WANGARATTA RURAL CITY COUNCIL
BUSINESS PAPER FOR THE ORDINARY MEETING
OF THE WANGARATTA RURAL CITY COUNCIL, TO BE HELD
IN THE EDI UPPER HALL, EDI UPPER
ON TUESDAY, 21 APRIL 2015 COMMENCING AT 6.00PM
Brendan McGrath CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
As at 16/04/15 10:10 AM
Page 1 of 237 Page 2 of 237 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page No. 1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF TRADITIONAL OWNERS...... 5
2. OPENING PRAYER ...... 5 3. PRESENT ...... 5 4. ABSENT ...... 5
5. ACCEPTANCE OF APOLOGIES & GRANTING OF LEAVE OF ABSENCE ...... 5 6. CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY ...... 5
7. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES ...... 5
8. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE ...... 5
9. RECEPTION OF PETITIONS ...... 6 9.1.1.1 PETITION REGARDING INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING AT CARRARAGARMUNGEE PRIMARY SCHOOL ...... 6
10. HEARING OF DEPUTATIONS ...... 7
11. PRESENTATION OF REPORTS ...... 7 11.1 ADMINISTRATORS’ REPORTS ...... 7 11.2 OFFICER’S REPORTS ...... 7
11.2.1 EXECUTIVE SERVICES ...... 7
11.2.2 CORPORATE SERVICES ...... 8 11.2.2.1 VCAT DECISION – REVIEW OF COUNCILLOR CONDUCT PANEL DECISION ...... 8
11.2.3 COMMUNITY WELLBEING ...... 10 11.2.3.1 REVIEW OF MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN 2013 - 2017 ...... 10 11.2.3.2 WANGARATTA AQUATIC PLAN FOR THE FUTURE ...... 13 11.2.3.3 WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN ...... 20
11.2.4 INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES ...... 27 11.2.4.1 PROPOSED NAMING OF THE PARK AREA AT BATCHELORS GREEN ...... 27
11.2.5 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ...... 30 11.2.5.1 WANGARATTA PLANNING SCHEME AMENDMENT C43 – PANEL REPORT AND RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT WITH CHANGES ...... 30 11.2.5.2 SEPTIC CONNECTION EXEMPTION POLICY ...... 37 11.2.5.3 GLENROWAN OXLEY AND MILAWA TOWNSHIP DEVELOPMENT PLANS – ADOPTION AND INITIAL IMPLEMENTATION ...... 40 11.3 SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS ...... 48 11.4 ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS ...... 48
12. RECORDS OF ASSEMBLIES OF ADMINISTRATORS...... 49
13. NOTICE OF MOTION ...... 49
14. URGENT BUSINESS ...... 49
15. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME ...... 50
16. CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS ...... 50 16.1.1.1 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW ...... 50
Page 3 of 237 17. CLOSURE OF MEETING ...... 50 18. ATTACHMENTS ...... 51 18.1.1.1 (11.2.2.1) FIDGE V COUNCILLOR CONDUCT PANEL (NO.2) (REVIEW AND REGULATION) [2015] VCAT 327 (24 MARCH 2015) ...... 51 18.1.1.2 (11.2.3.1) MPHWP IMPLEMENTATION TABLE ...... 58 18.1.1.3 (11.2.3.2) WANGARATTA AQUATIC PLAN FOR THE FUTURE ...... 67 18.1.1.4 (11.2.3.2) COMMUNITY FEEDBACK SUMMARY REPORT...... 95 18.1.1.5 (11.2.3.3) WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN ...... 103 18.1.1.6 (11.2.4.1) MAP SHOWING THE LOCATION AND EXTENTS OF THE AREA TO BE NAMED 191 18.1.1.7 (11.2.5.1) ATTACHMENT 1: PANEL REPORT – OVERALL CONCLUSIONS AND CONSOLIDATED RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 193 18.1.1.8 (11.2.5.1) ATTACHMENT 2: INCORPORATED DOCUMENT – RURAL CITY OF WANGARATTA HERITAGE OVERLAY PERMIT EXEMPTIONS INCORPORATED PLAN, 2013 ...... 196 18.1.1.9 (11.2.5.2) SEWER CONNECTION EXEMPTION POLICY ...... 202 18.1.1.10 (11.2.5.3) SUBMISSION SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO DRAFT TOWNSHIP DEVELOPMENT PLANS...... 206 18.1.1.11 (11.4) MINUTES OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS ...... 223 18.1.1.12 (12) ASSEMBLIES OF ADMINISTRATORS ...... 233
Page 4 of 237 1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF TRADITIONAL OWNERS
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we are meeting. We pay our respects to their Elders and to Elders from other communities who may be here today.
2. OPENING PRAYER
Almighty God, we humbly ask thee to bless and guide this council in its deliberations so that we may truly preserve the welfare of the people whom we serve. Amen
3. PRESENT
4. ABSENT
5. ACCEPTANCE OF APOLOGIES & GRANTING OF LEAVE OF ABSENCE
ORDER OF BUSINESS
6. CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY
Nil.
7. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council read and confirm the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of 17 March 2015 and Special Meeting of 7 April 2015 as a true and accurate record of the proceedings of the meeting.
8. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
In accordance with sections 77A, 77B, 78 and 79 of the Local Government Act 1989 Councillors are required to disclose a ‘conflict of interest’ in a decision if they would receive, or could reasonably be perceived as receiving, a direct or indirect financial or non-financial benefit or detriment (other than as a v oter, resident or ratepayer) from the decision.
Disclosure must occur immediately before the matter is considered or discussed.
Page 5 of 237 9. RECEPTION OF PETITIONS
9.1.1.1 PETITION REGARDING INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING AT CARRARAGARMUNGEE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Meeting Type: Ordinary Council Meeting Date of Meeting: 18 November 2014 Author (title): Executive Assistant - Corporate Services File Name: Wangaratta Eldorado Road Eldorado / North Wangaratta / Londrigan File No.: 17750* / 119*
No Council officers or contractors who have provided advice in relation to this report have declared a conflict of interest regarding the matter under consideration.
Executive Summary
This report is presented to Council to address the issues raised in a joint letter/petition from Carraragarmungee Primary School staff and pro-forma letters received containing a total of 81 signatures. T he petitioners request to have lights installed at the Carraragarmungee Primary School on Wangaratta-Eldorado Road at Londrigan.
RECOMMENDATION:
That 1. the joint letter/petition regarding the installation of lights at the Carraragarmungee Primary School be received and
2. a report into investigations into the request within the petition be considered at the 19 May 2015 Ordinary Council meeting.
Conclusion
In accordance with Local Law No.3 of 2014 – Meeting Procedure – Administrators, a petition presented to the Council must lay on the table until the next ordinary meeting of the Council and n o motion, other than to receive the petition, may be accepted by the Chairperson, unless Council agrees to deal with it earlier.
Attachments
Nil.
Page 6 of 237 10. HEARING OF DEPUTATIONS
11. PRESENTATION OF REPORTS
11.1 ADMINISTRATORS’ REPORTS
Nil.
11.2 OFFICER’S REPORTS
11.2.1 EXECUTIVE SERVICES
Nil.
Page 7 of 237 11.2.2 CORPORATE SERVICES
11.2.2.1 VCAT DECISION – REVIEW OF COUNCILLOR CONDUCT PANEL DECISION
Meeting Type: Ordinary Council Meeting Date of Meeting: 21 April 2015 Author (title): Manager Business & Governance File Name: Councillor Conduct Panel File No.: 96.005.004
No Council officers or contractors who have provided advice in relation to this report have declared a conflict of interest regarding the matter under consideration.
Executive Summary
This report is presented to Council to table the further decision of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), made in respect of the review of the decision of the Councillor Conduct Panel (CCP) of 19 March 2013 to 28 May 2013.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council table a copy of the decision of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Fidge v Councillor Conduct Panel (No.2) (Review and Regulation) [2015] VCAT 327 (24 March 2015), made in respect of the review of the decision of the Councillor Conduct Panel of 19 March 2013 to 28 May 2013, and record this action in the minutes in accordance with Section 81M(5) of the Local Government Act 1989.
Background
Section 81M (Notice of Determination and Tabling of Decisions) of the Local Government Act 1989 (the Act) deals with the legal provisions related to CCP decisions and VCAT decisions.
A CCP decision was determined, tabled and minuted at the 10 August 2013 Ordinary Meeting of Council. Subsequently, an application to VCAT for review of that decision was made by a party who was affected by the decision. As a consequence, VCAT made a decision, Fidge v Councillor Conduct Panel (Review and Regulation) [2014] VCAT 1477, which was tabled and minuted at the 17 February 2015 Ordinary Meeting of Council.
This report concerns a decision made by VCAT regarding further orders under s81J of the Act.
Page 8 of 237 Implications
In respect of the review by VCAT, initiated under section 81Q(2) of the Act, of the CCP decision made in 2013, Council is required, under section 81M(5) of the Act, to table and minute VCAT’s decision.
The complete report of VCAT’s determinations, findings and reasons in this case is available for public viewing at the Australasian Legal Information Institute website (AustLii) at http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/.
Conclusion
VCAT’s decision in the case of Fidge v Councillor Conduct Panel (No.2) (Review and Regulation) [2015] VCAT 327 (24 March 2015) must be minuted. The decision is contained in the following orders made by the Senior Member presiding:
1. Under s81J(1)(a) of the Local Government Act 1989, VCAT reprimands Dr Julian Fidge, with respect to misconduct findings made against him on 2 December 2014, in relation to allegations 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 in this proceeding.
2. The parties are to bear their own costs of the proceeding.
Attachments
1. Fidge v Councillor Conduct Panel (No.2) (Review and Regulation) [2015] VCAT 327 (24 March 2015)
Page 9 of 237 11.2.3 COMMUNITY WELLBEING
11.2.3.1 REVIEW OF MUNICIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN 2013 - 2017
Meeting Type: Ordinary Council Meeting Date of Meeting: 21 April 2015 Author (title): Acting Manager Community Services File Name: Community Wellbeing Plan File No.: 75.005.002
No Council officers or contractors who have provided advice in relation to this report have declared a conflict of interest regarding the matter under consideration.
Executive Summary
This report is presented to Council to provide a review and the implementation of the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2013-2017 (the Plan).
The Wangaratta Local Health & Wellbeing Partnership (the Partnership) has been formed with Council and eight core service providers to ensure that the MPHWP continues to respond to the needs of the community.
The Partnership has monitored the progress of the Plan and will continue to facilitate broader stakeholder forums twice per annum involving over 30 local and regional service providers and organisations. The stakeholder forums provide an opportunity for strategic response to health and wellbeing priorities.
This process has not identified a need to revise the Plan. The achievements aligned to the Plan, reported by stakeholders and Council units are recorded in an implementation table.
As a requirement of the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008, (the Act) Section 26: (4) A Council must review its municipal public health and wellbeing plan annually and, if appropriate, amend the municipal public health and wellbeing plan. (5) Despite subsection (2) (C), a Council is not required to provide for the involvement of people in the local community when reviewing or amending a municipal public health and wellbeing plan under subsection (4). (6) A Council must give a copy of the current municipal public health and wellbeing plan to the Secretary.
RECOMMENDATION:
That 1. Council receive the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2013 – 2017 review report and
2. a copy of the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2013 - 2017 be forwarded to the Secretary to the Department of Health.
Page 10 of 237 Background
Victorian councils have a statutory responsibility for health and wellbeing planning under the Act. The Act strengthens the role of local government as a major partner in the effort to protect public health and prevent disease, illness, injury, disability or premature death, and to contribute to national health priorities.
Under the Act all local government authorities in Victoria are required to develop a MPHWP within 12 months of each general election of the council. Council’s MPHWP was adopted on 30 October 2013 and sets broad goals and priorities over a four year period such as health promoting strategies; planning for age- friendly physical environments and community support; positive ageing strategies; accessible services and programs; and emergency management planning for vulnerable people.
Implications
Policy Considerations
This report relates directly to Council’s MPHWP.
Financial Implications
There are no financial implications identified for the subject of this report.
Legal/Statutory
This review ensures compliance with the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008.
Social
The Plan provides for the achievement of a number of health and wellbeing objectives in partnership with local service providers and organisations.
Environmental/Sustainability Impacts
There are no environmental/ sustainability impacts identified for this subject of this report.
Economic Impacts
There are no economic impacts identified for the subject of this report.
Council Plan-Key Strategic Activity/Action
This report is consistent with: • Council Plan Objective: 2.2 - To improve community wellbeing and • Council Plan Objective: 2.3 – To provide inclusive, accessible and h igh quality community services.
Page 11 of 237 Strategic Links
1. Rural City of Wangaratta 2030 Community Vision
2. Central Hume Primary Care Partnership Strategic Plan 2013 – 2017
3. Victorian Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2011 - 2015
Consultation/Communication
The Partnership is a collaborative approach to facilitating and monitoring local health priorities. Officers believe that appropriate consultation has occurred and the matter is now ready for Council consideration.
Options for Consideration
This report is for Council’s information.
Conclusion
This report assists Council to fulfil the requirements prescribed within the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008.
Attachments
1. Attachment 1: MPHWP Implementation Table
Page 12 of 237 11.2.3.2 WANGARATTA AQUATIC PLAN FOR THE FUTURE
Meeting Type: Ordinary Council Meeting Date of Meeting: 21 April 2015 Author (title): Acting Manager Community and Recreation File Name: Aquatic Planning File No: 61.040.004
No Council officers or contractors who have provided advice in relation to this report have declared a conflict of interest regarding the matter under consideration.
Executive Summary This report is presented to update the Wangaratta Aquatic Plan as a result of engagement with Wangaratta residents, stakeholders, sporting groups and organisations.
This engagement was following the endorsement of the 2014 Aquatic Plan for the Future at the Ordinary Council Meeting on 16 September 2014. The plan was endorsed with the following recommendation:
That Council resolves to:
1. Endorse the 2014 Aquatic Plan for the Future
2. Support the proposal for the addition of a 50m outdoor pool to be co-located at the Wangaratta Indoor Sport and Aquatic Centre (WISAC)
3. Support the proposal for the addition of a further hydrotherapy pool to be co- located at WISAC
4. Support the proposal for a free access Splash Park to be located at Mitchell Avenue
5. Support the proposal for the closure on the existing Yarrunga Pool once the Splash Park at Mitchell Ave is completed and
6. Support the closure of the Olympic Pool site upon the development of a new 50m outdoor pool at WISAC.
Feedback from the Wangaratta community following the endorsement of the plan in September has resulted in several changes being recommended as additions or amendments to the plan.
Page 13 of 237 RECOMMENDATION:
That Council endorses the revised Rural City of Wangaratta Aquatic Plan for the future (April 2015) with the following recommendations:
1. Progress the development of a 50m outdoor pool to be co-located at the Wangaratta Indoor Sport and Aquatic Centre (WISAC) 2. Progress the development of a further hydrotherapy pool to be co- located at WISAC 3. Progress the development of a toddlers/wading outdoor pool to be co-located at WISAC 4. Progress the development of a free access Splash Park to be located at Mitchell Avenue Playground 5. Plan for the future recreational uses of the Yarrunga and Olympic pool sites in partnership with the community 6. Progress the closure of the existing Yarrunga Pool once construction of the Splash Park at Mitchell Avenue is completed 7. Progress the closure of the Olympic Pool site upon the completion of the new 50m outdoor pool at WISAC.
Background
Council’s existing aquatic facilities at the Olympic Pool and Yarrunga Pool are unsustainable in their present form. They do not meet the current needs and expectation of the community as aquatic facilities “fit for purpose” on either a local or regional level due to: c) ageing structure d) structural damage e) unsustainable economic and environmental factors f) changing social and ageing demographics impacting attendances.
Since the development of an Aquatic Strategy in 2007, two subsequent assessments of the current aquatic facilities have been undertaken. Council’s operation of its aquatic assets at three sites is proving to be increasingly unsustainable from both an environmental and economic perspective.
The Rural City of Wangaratta must provide innovative and inclusive aquatic facilities that meet the demands for a changing population, cater for residents’ desire for flexible leisure aqua-therapy and aqua-fitness opportunities and offer a traditional recreational leisure aquatic experience.
The recommendations within the Wangaratta Aquatic Plan for the future will consolidate our aquatic assets and provide aquatic developments which have been determined based on a platform for future social, environmental and economic sustainability for the next generation.
Since the endorsement of the 2014 Aquatic Plan at the September 2014 Council meeting, engagement and communication with the community has taken place through the following formats:
Page 14 of 237 g) community members have been encouraged to make written submissions to Council and individual and group deputations have also been made to Administrators and Council officers h) meetings with key stakeholders i) ten scheduled conversations sessions throughout the municipality j) media releases and information distribution.
The conversations session were designed to encourage discussion on an individual basis with community members, with a central aim to provide detailed answers to community questions and concerns in a less intimidating environment. Conversation sessions were held: k) three times at the Reid Street Kiosk; l) three times at the Wangaratta Indoor Sports and Aquatics Centre; m) once at the Milawa Post Office; n) once at the Bourke Street Post Office; o) once a the Whorouly Post Office; and p) once at the Whitfield General Store.
Overall, Council officers undertook 65 individual conversations during the sessions. q) 8% were estimated to be under 20 years of age r) 35% were estimated to be between the ages of 20 and 40 years of age s) 29% were estimated to be between the ages of 40 and 60 years of age t) 28% were estimated to be over 60 years of age.
Of those 65 conversations 28% expressed a negative response to the endorse plan, 3% were neutral and 69% expressed a positive response.
Council received a total of 149 letters in response to the Aquatic Plan for the future, 115 of which were form letters developed by a community group objecting to the closure of Yarrunga Pool. Council officers attended 10 meetings with members from the community and gave a presentation at the request of a local community group regarding the Aquatic Plan.
Of those who expressed a negative response the majority indicated that their primary concern was regarding the closure of the Yarrunga Family Swim Centre. It was felt by some of those community members that the proposed removal of the pool would further disadvantage an area of Wangaratta for access to recreational facilities. Suggested amendments to the endorsed plan included a commitment to engaging with the community on the future use of the Yarrunga Family Swim Centre site and its retention as recreational open space, rather than residential development.
Additional community concerns revolved around the limitations of the proposed 50m pool at WISAC as a summer recreational swimming environment. The addition of a toddlers/wading pool to the development has been proposed as an opportunity to enhance the proposed development’s flexibility for this purpose.
Page 15 of 237 Throughout engagement with the community several key themes were established as being of importance: u) the social/economic demographics of South Wangaratta v) the need for an outdoor toddlers/wading pool at WISAC w) an increase in transport opportunities from South Wangaratta to WISAC x) a concern about accessibility to aquatic facilities for residents.
Council has resolved to work collaboratively with community members to explore solutions to these identified key themes, while preserving the long-term sustainable focus of the endorsed aquatic plan for the future.
Implications
Policy Considerations
This report directly relates to the revision of the 2014 Aquatic Plan for the Future.
Financial Implications
Grant programs exist at both the state and federal levels of government that may aid the Rural City of Wangaratta in meeting the cost of a major aquatic re- development.
The State Government has maintained a recurring funding program called the Community Facilities Funding Program (CFFP) that contains a specific category (Better Pools) for upgrades to aquatic facilities. Preliminary consultation with the Sport and Recreation Victoria has indicated that state funding is unlikely to support the retention of three individual aquatic facilities in Wangaratta, but a redevelopment of the WISAC facility would be a competitive project. Consequently, Council has been encouraged to consolidate existing facilities and focus on the expansion of WISAC in order to broaden overall aquatic offerings to the entire community.
In 2014 the Australian Federal Government announced a funding program entitled the National Stronger Regions Program (NSRP). Leveraging this program could result in a total funding capacity to achieve Council’s preferred aquatic development option.
Due to the emphasis on partnered funding through both the community, Local, State and Federal Governments, a significant proportion of the project could be achieved through funding.
Page 16 of 237 Income estimates based on the recommended option are:
To be allocated across the This 2015-16, 2016-17 and Proposal 2017-18 financial years: $ Revenue/Income Rural City of Wangaratta 7,500,000
Community Contributions 100,000
State Govt – CFFP Better 3,000,000 Pools Category
Federal Govt – NSRP 4,000,000
The consolidation of a 50 metre outdoor pool with the existing indoor facility at WISAC will provide increased efficiencies in operating costs. Preliminary estimates of the aquatic options considered as part of this review show that the continued operational cost of Wangaratta’s Olympic Pool total $143,348 annually. The co-location of a 50 metre pool at WISAC is estimated to raise the annual cost of its operations by only $119,726, resulting in a net savings of $23,622.
Legal/Statutory
There are no legal/statutory implications identified for the subject of this report.
Social
Swimming in Wangaratta is the third most popular physical activity behind walking and cycling and is a strong indication of the importance of swimming on the recreational landscape as detailed in the following table:
Rural City of Wangaratta
Rank Activity Participation Rate (%) 1 Walking 61.0 2 Cycling 30.0 3 Swimming 20.0 4 Gym / Aerobics / Fitness 18.0 5 Bushwalking 7.0 6 Running / Jogging 5.0 7 Golf 5.0 8 Fishing 5.0 9 Tennis 5.0 10 Lawn Bowls 4.0
The above further confirms figures that show participation rates for swimming in the Rural City of Wangaratta are 20% higher than both State and Federal participation rates of 13%.
The co-location of pools at WISAC will present opportunities for the wider usability of Wangaratta’s aquatic facilities.
Page 17 of 237 In addition to the above the proposed free access splash park at Mitchell Avenue Reserve will provide a summer aquatic experience with a point of difference which will address the need for a family aquatic environment that is accessible and affordable.
Environmental/Sustainability Impacts
Following key findings of previous research, it has become evident that the condition of Yarrunga Pool is not sound and that the escalating operational costs of the current Olympic and Yarrunga outdoor pools have become unsustainable.
The proposed colocation of outdoor aquatic facilities (50m pool and a toddlers/wading pool) at WISAC will be sustainable through the integration of energy and resource saving opportunities such as the co-generation project and provide economy of scale in relation to staff and management issues.
The provision of the hydrotherapy pool at WISAC will meet the future needs of our growing ageing demographic which will ensure adequate provision for aquatic therapy and aqua fitness programs at a time when the portion of our population over 65 years-of-age is projected to rise from 16% to over 25% in 2026.
Economic Impacts
Ancillary benefits of the co-location of aquatic facilities are supported by:
• WISAC having hosted the Victorian Country Short Course Championships three times in the last four years. Standard estimations on the economic impact of sports tourism in a community states that each visitor contributes an average of $249 per person, per day. Utilising this data the direct economic impact of this event contributes over $371,200 to Wangaratta’s economy.
• The Victorian Country Long Course Championships, undertaken by Swimming Victoria annually attracts more than 700 participants over three days from 40+ individual clubs attracting over 2,500 spectators. The estimated direct economic impact of attracting such an event to Wangaratta would be $2.4 million. In 2014 the Victorian Country Long Course Championships were held at WAVES in Wodonga.
• Water Polo Australia undertakes a series of major events at facilities meeting their requirements. A recent under 14 national event in a neighbouring Local Government Area was estimated to have contributed 1.5 million dollars to the local economy.
Council Plan-Key Strategic Activity/Action
Key Strategic Activity 2.7.1 - Encourage the greater use of recreation facilities including formal sports facilities, open spaces, shared paths and aquatic centres.
Action 2.7.1.2 - Review Aquatic Strategy, taking into consideration population demand, visitation trends and budgetary requirements to enable the development of a scope of works to assist in pursuing funding.
Page 18 of 237
Strategic Links a) Rural City of Wangaratta 2030 Community Vision
Action 25 - Create and maintain spaces to facilitate people coming together: • Resolve future of key community facilities
Action 30 – Sustain viable sporting recreation, cultural and other community organisations: • Identify and develop infrastructure which supports and facilitates linking people to their community y) Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan
Key Strategic Activity 4.5.2 Develop infrastructure, programs and resources that support and facilitate affordable active living • 4.5.2.1 Create opportunities for people to participate in travel, sport and active recreation
Risk Management
Risks Likelihood Consequence Rating Mitigation Action Be proactive to present Through a staged the correct information marketing and branding with campaign and positive outcomes in Unmet H precise information M the media. Utilise Expectations this risk can be social media and local reduced champions to the cause
Through a staged Affirm the Council marketing decision and mitigate Adverse campaign and by use of Social Media Public H precise information M – Facebook and Reaction this risk can be Twitter; listening posts reduced
Through a staged Be proactive to market Public marketing and sell the proposed oppose the campaign of new aquatic closure of the Council’s vision for developments to two outdoor H the future aquatic M embrace the facilities at development and community for the Yarrunga and the benefits to the future aquatic plan Olympic Pool community as a sites whole
Consultation/Communication
Page 19 of 237 The future provision of Rural City of Wangaratta aquatic leisure facilities have been based on extensive community engagement (through the first Aquatic Strategy, the two following reviews and the current endorsed plan) which identified a demand and need for outdoor aquatic opportunities with a focus on informal social aquatic leisure opportunities. Additionally it has been recognised that any new aquatic leisure facilities must be fully integrated with other related community facilities, be multi-purpose in their nature, maximise annual use and meet a range of community needs.
Level of public Promises to the Tools/Techniques participation public/stakeholders Inform Keep informed Staged media campaign through local papers, and the use of social media – Face Book and Twitter Consult Discuss needs Relevant peak bodes such as Swimming Victoria. Involve Local champions Major stakeholders such as the swimming club, regional swimming association and users of the aquatic facilities. Collaborate With management YMCA partner
Officers believe that appropriate consultation has occurred and the matter is now ready for Council consideration.
Conclusion
Council’s existing aquatic facilities at the Olympic Pool and Yarrunga Pool are unsustainable in their present form as they do not meet the current needs and expectations of the community for aquatic facilities “fit for purpose”.
The recommendations from the Wangaratta Aquatic Plan for the future will consolidate our aquatic assets and provide aquatic developments which have been determined based on a platform for future social, environmental and economic sustainability for the next generation.
Attachments
1. Wangaratta Aquatic Plan for the future 2. Community Feedback Summary Report
11.2.3.3 WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN
Page 20 of 237 Meeting Type: Ordinary Council Meeting Date of Meeting: 21 April 2015 Author: Acting Manager Community and Recreation File Name: Wangaratta Showground’s Strategic Plan File No.: 61.030.007
No Council officers or contractors who have provided advice in relation to this report have declared a conflict of interest regarding the matter under consideration.
Executive Summary
This report is presented to Council to seek the adoption of the Wangaratta Showgrounds Strategic Plan (WSSP) following the 28 day public exhibition period which closed on 20 March 2015.
The WSSP was developed in consultation with the community and stakeholders to identify opportunities for future joint and multifunctional use of the various facilities on-site whilst determining the optimal management structure of the Wangaratta Showgrounds precinct.
All structures and facilities within the confines of the Showgrounds were addressed based on the following issues and parameters:
1. Use of the Norm Minns oval 2. Condition and functionality of buildings 3. Access, traffic and parking 4. Management structures, roles and processes and 5. Viability of the Wangaratta Show.
The draft WSSP received five submissions from user groups of these; one group is not included in the Wangaratta Showgrounds Local Government Act 1989 Section 86 c ommittee of management. As a result, a number of amendments have been made to reflect this feedback in the plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council adopt the Wangaratta Showgrounds Strategic Plan and progress with implementation in partnership with user groups and stakeholders.
Background
Management of the Showgrounds is currently administered by a S ection 86 Committee of Management. T he Wangaratta Showground’s Special Committee (WSSC) is made up of members from individual user groups currently active within the precinct as per the WSSC Charter: • Wangaratta Junior Football League • Wangaratta Sports Club
Page 21 of 237 • Wangaratta Cycling Club • Wangaratta Football/Netball Club • Murray Bushrangers • Wangaratta District Cricket Association • Wangaratta Kennel and Obedience Dog Club • Ovens and Murray Bridge Club • Wangaratta Umpires Board • Wangaratta Players • Wangaratta Lions Club • Wangaratta Agricultural and Industrial Society • 2 x Community Representatives • Rural City of Wangaratta (Ex-Officio – Community and Recreation Officer)
Not included in the above are a number of user groups who currently lease premises from the Wangaratta Agricultural and Industrial Society. These are the:
• Wangaratta Woodworkers • Wangaratta Table Tennis Club • Wangaratta Poultry Club • Wangaratta Pigeon Club • Wangaratta Bicycle User Group • Wangaratta Magpies Cricket Club
The draft WSSP will enhance opportunities to promote the Showgrounds precinct as a regional sporting and outdoor events venue that:
• is well utilised and managed for local and regional sports competitions and events • preserves and reflect its local heritage • is managed in an equitable and fiscally responsible manner to cater to the needs of all users and the community.
Implications
Policy Considerations
The existing Council Plan, Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan, Recreation and Open Space Strategies, Parklands Masterplan and t he Asset Management Policy are all relevant to this report.
Financial Implications
There are elements that exist within the draft WSSP that, if formally adopted by Council, would have financial implications for Council’s operational and maintenance budgets. It is also expected that an increase in income from user fees would be as sociated with the implementation of the draft WSSP recommendations.
Page 22 of 237 Initial assessments of the draft recommendations indicate an increase in financial contributions required by Council towards the Showgrounds administration of approximately $10,000 to $20,000.
Legal/Statutory
The Showground’s site is located on Crown Land which was vested in perpetuity to the City of Wangaratta in 1986. There are a number of buildings and infrastructure which were constructed over the past 150 years by various user groups (refer to page 7 of the plan) within the site.
User groups of the infrastructure are subject to licence agreements between the Rural City of Wangaratta and the respective licensees. The current licence agreements are all due to expire in 2019 and are limited to a term of 21 years.
Social
The Wangaratta Showgrounds has been central to social activities for Wangaratta since its establishment in 1860 when the first Agricultural and Industrial Society show was held on 10 acres of land fronting the Ovens River, granted by the Crown Lands Department.
Over the years, numerous clubs and sporting activities have developed, especially around the main arena, the Norm Minns Oval, which incorporates the Wangaratta Football/Netball Club; Magpies Cricket Club, Wangaratta Sports Club and Cycling Club.
Environmental/Sustainability Impacts
The 2007 Parklands Masterplan envisioned four individually managed precincts as one large piece of open space. In practical terms the Parklands (H.P. Barr Reserve, WJ Findlay City Oval-Tennis Precinct, Wangaratta Indoor Sports and Aquatic Centre (WISAC) and the Showgrounds) form Wangaratta’s largest and most central parcel of public open space and are managed by four separate and distinct entities, as follows:
Facility Managing Entity Showgrounds Wangaratta Showgrounds Special COM HP Barr Reserve Individual licence agreements WJ Findley (City Oval) Wangaratta Rovers Football/Netball club WISAC YMCA under contract from RCoW
As urban Wangaratta’s growth extends further out along Yarrawonga Road, this parcel becomes even more significant as a recreational hub.
Economic Impacts
Unlike other Sections 86 C ommittees financial management for the WSSC is handled by Council’s Finance Department, undertaking invoicing, payments and
Page 23 of 237 the provision of monthly reports. The WSSC Treasurer regularly liaises with Council’s Financial Accountant and Technical Officer – Facilities.
Council carries the majority of the cost for the ongoing maintenance of the Showgrounds precinct. C osts have seen a 47% increase over the last five financial years.
The following table details Council’s expenditure relating to the Showgrounds:
Financial Year Expenditure 2009/10 $68,425 2010/11 $84,700 2011/12 $95,188 2012/13 $110,687 2013/14 $109,808
Partly in consideration of Councils financial investment in the Wangaratta Showgrounds, the draft WSSP recommends the introduction of a management structure driven by Council with representation by all community user groups.
Council Plan-Key Strategic Activity/Action
This report supports the following elements of the Council Plan.
2.6: To improve access to both local and regional sport and recreation opportunities to improve health and wellbeing
2.6.1.3: Implement the priority projects and actions identified in the Recreation Strategy.
2.7: To provide high quality passive and active recreational opportunities together with significant sporting events.
2.7.1.: Assist with the review of strategic plans for recreation reserve Committees of Management and development of Master Plans as required.
Strategic Links
Rural City of Wangaratta 2030 Community Vision – Theme - A Compact and thriving regional centre
Action 7 – Implement Place Management program to develop the Wangaratta CBD
Complete implementation of the recommendations in the Parklands Masterplan
Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2013-2017
Strategy 4.2.8: Continue to collaboratively plan and deliver integrated,
Page 24 of 237 high quality community facilities that meet a range of health, cultural and community needs. 4.2.8.1: Support an assessment of existing relevant local infrastructure to ascertain gaps 4.2.8.2: Encourage multi-use and multi-purpose approaches to the planning, development and management of community facilities
Recreation and Open Space Strategy
Strategy 8.1.1: The Wangaratta Parklands Masterplan determined a number of priorities yet to be implemented
Implement the Wangaratta Recreation Parklands Master Plan that applies to the Showgrounds
Risk Management
Risks Likelihood Consequence Rating Mitigation Action No adoption M Lack of direction for M Consultation and of the WSSP future development engagement process and management of facilities Public M Reaction to WSSP H Consider submissions concern over received with regard to the WSSP WSSP
Inability to H Continued Commitment to the implement development and H WSSP by WSSC and actions management stakeholders to priority challenges Action Plan
Consultation/Communication
Several submissions expressed concern over the WSSP Action 4.2.3 (page 36) which states to “Relocate users that are not dependant on a Showground and a regional sporting facility, to equivalent facilities elsewhere”. The user groups can be reassured that Council will not forcibly remove any user group from the Wangaratta Showgrounds and that any process to consider relocation will be with the full engagement and consensus of user groups.
Other points raised in the submissions included:
• An acknowledgement that all users of the Showgrounds are community based groups with an emotional interest in the site • That Council consider the two significant Peppercorn trees to frame and enhance a new entrance to the Showgrounds • Overall the Showgrounds Strategic Plan addresses a broad range of items concerning the state of the Showground precinct • It was agreed that the introduction of a s tandard licence agreement for all users directly to council to encourage sharing and equitable access for all facilities at the grounds.
Page 25 of 237 Level of public Promises to the Tools/Techniques participation public/stakeholders Inform Make the WSSP Publication on Council available for public website, with media exhibition for 28 days release and copies to stakeholders Consult Promote comment from Provide copies via email all user groups to the WSSC and other stakeholders Involve and collaborate Continue to listen and WSSC and stakeholders consult Empower Acknowledge all parties WSSP
Officers believe that appropriate consultation has occurred and the matter is now ready for Council consideration.
Conclusion
The development of the Wangaratta Showgrounds Strategic Plan will provide a strategic guide for the development and s ustainable management of this important recreational and event focussed space for the future and c hanging needs of the Wangaratta community.
Attachments
1. Wangaratta Showgrounds Strategic Plan
Page 26 of 237 11.2.4 INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
11.2.4.1 PROPOSED NAMING OF THE PARK AREA AT BATCHELORS GREEN
Meeting Type: Ordinary Council Meeting Date of Meeting: 21 April 2015 Author (title): Executive Assistant Infrastructure Services File Name: Place/Road Naming File No: 73.020.014
No Council officers or contractors who have provided advice in relation to this report have declared a conflict of interest regarding the matter under consideration.
Executive Summary
This report is presented to Council to provide details of an application from the Wangaratta Lions Club seeking to have the park area at Batchelors Green named as “Wangaratta Lions Park – Batchelors Green” in recognition of their long term commitment to the park.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council advertise its intention to name the park area at Batchelors Green as “Wangaratta Lions Park – Batchelors Green”.
Background
An application was received by Council’s Place Naming Committee from the Wangaratta Lions Club to name the park area at Batchelors Green as “Wangaratta Lions Park – Batchelors Green” in recognition of the club’s commitment to the park dating back to 1989.
Information provided by the Wangaratta Lions Club gives examples of the efforts of the club as follows:
• 1989 – a double BBQ, shelter, drinking fountain, playground and some fencing was installed with some assistance from Council • 1995 – in partnership with Council and a D EET program a new toilet block was built • 2006 – a BBQ shelter, a double BBQ and a memorial rock were installed. The shelter was unveiled and named the “Peter Seargeant Memorial BBQ Shelter”. T he memorial rock was unveiled and dedicated by Bishop David Farrer to deceased Lions and L ions Ladies for their selfless service to the community • 2012-2013 Council replaced the existing playground at Batchelors Green with new equipment depicting the K191 steam locomotive that was installed at Wareena Park by the Lions Club in 1968 and later removed
Page 27 of 237 • 2013-2014 the Liberty Swing was the Lions Club’s major project funded through an Australian Lions Foundation grant. The Variety Club of Australia donated the swing to the Lions Club and Council provided the soft fall and path to the swing.
VicMap data shows the area as Crown Land named as Batchelors Green Reserve for public, education and health improvement purposes.
The extent of the park area for naming is shown on the map attached (refer attachment).
The Place Naming Committee considered the proposal at its meeting held on Wednesday 18 February 2015. Advice was sought on the proposal following the meeting from the Office of Geographic Names and the following was provided:
“A park within a reserve is permitted under the Guidelines however the following should apply: • Clear boundaries as to the extent of the park - map to be provided so that it can be mapped correctly. • Assigning an appropriate feature type to the name for example, playground or park. • Clear signs as to the existence of the park. • A compliant name with reference to the principles of the Guidelines.”
Implications
Policy Considerations
The proposal is in keeping with Council’s Place Naming Policy in Clause 1. “Historical names with local association (including Aboriginal/Koori names) should be used where possible to assign place names” and Principle 2(A) of the Guidelines for Geographic Names 2010.
Financial Implications
Signage at the location will need to be updated to show the gazetted name of the park.
Legal/Statutory
There are no legal/statutory implications identified for the subject of this report.
Social
There are no social impacts identified for the subject of this report.
Environmental/Sustainability Impacts
There are no environmental/ sustainability impacts identified for this subject of this report.
Page 28 of 237 Economic Impacts
There are no economic impacts identified for the subject of this report.
Council Plan-Key Strategic Activity/Action
This report observes Council’s objective to plan for and provide infrastructure appropriate to the community’s needs.
Strategic Links a) Rural City of Wangaratta 2030 Community Vision
N/A b) Other strategic links
N/A
Consultation/Communication
Level of public Promises to the Tools/Techniques participation public/stakeholders Consult Advertise the proposal seeking feedback from the community.
Conclusion
The Place Naming Committee supports the naming proposal as it is deemed appropriate recognition of the efforts of the Wangaratta Lions Club to the park area while retaining the location of Batchelors Green.
Therefore the Place Naming Committee recommends that Council commence the naming process by advertising its intention to name the park area at Batchelors Green as “Wangaratta Lions Park – Batchelors Green” and seek feedback from the community on the proposal.
Attachments
1. Map showing the location and extents of the area to be named.
Page 29 of 237 11.2.5 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
11.2.5.1 WANGARATTA PLANNING SCHEME AMENDMENT C43 – PANEL REPORT AND RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT WITH CHANGES
Meeting Type: Ordinary Council Meeting Date of Meeting: 21 April 2014 Author (title): Principal Strategic Planner File Name: Wangaratta Planning Scheme Amendment C43 – Rural Heritage Review File No: 73.030.060
No Council officers or contractors who have provided advice in relation to this report have declared a conflict of interest regarding the matter under consideration.
Executive Summary
This report is presented to Council to consider the recommendations from the Planning Scheme Amendment C43 Panel and seeks Councils agreement to adopt Amendment C43 with minor changes that have been supported by an independent planning Panel review.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council:
1. endorse the recommendations from the C43 Panel Report
2. Adopt Planning Scheme Amendment C43, with changes, in accordance with section 29 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987
3. Submit Planning Scheme Amendment C43 to the Minister for Planning, requesting the Minister to approve the amendment under s35 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987
4. Notify all submitters to the amendment, and land owners and occupiers affected by amendment of Council’s decision
Background
In 2004 Council undertook The Rural City of Wangaratta Heritage Study, a major study looking at heritage across the municipality. A review of this study, the Rural City of Wangaratta Heritage Study Review (Part 1) and Urban Precincts 2011, Volume 2: Rural Places, Final Report, 2013 and was finalised in May, 2013. The review recommended local heritage controls for 25 of the most vulnerable properties that best represented all the identified themes from the initial Rural City of Wangaratta Heritage Study, 2004 and properties that best met the threshold for significance. Amendment C43 deals with heritage properties in
Page 30 of 237 the rural parts of the municipality and was initiated to implement the review’s recommendations. The implementation was supported with the assistance of a grant from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Rural Flying Squad.
Council agreed to seek authorisation to exhibit Planning Scheme Amendment C43 in January, 2014. The amendment proposes changes to the Local Planning Policy Framework, the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay and the introduction of an Incorporated Document (outlining additional permit exemptions). The policy changes and permit exemptions were proposed for both C43 and C44. (C44 made changes to heritage precincts in the urban areas of the municipality and has recently been approved).
Amendment C43 was authorised for exhibition in June, 2014 and formally exhibited between 17 July and 18 August, 2014. Twelve (12) submissions were received and eight (8) remained unresolved. In October, 2014 Council resolved to request the Minister for Planning to appoint a Panel to consider the amendment and make recommendations about unresolved matters.
Discussion
Panel Hearing: A Directions Hearing was held 18 December, 2014 and the Panel was held 22 January, 2015. Both were held at the Council offices. The Panel was chaired by 1 member. At the hearing Council was represented by members of the Planning Department and Council’s Heritage Advisor. One (1) submitter presented at the hearing. An additional submitter requested to be heard but was unavailable to attend the hearing. The submission from this submitter, along with the other submissions from submitters who didn’t appear at the Panel Hearing were forwarded to the Panel for consideration prior to the hearing.
Panel Report and Recommendations: Council received a copy of the Panel Report, 4 March 2015. The Panel supported Council’s endorsed post exhibition changes which reflect road name changes, minor changes to the statements of significance and the incorporated document to address submissions.
The Panel Report also recommended: • A review of the way fences are exempted, because of HO190, the former Eldorado Police Station and Stables, (which has both significant and farming fences) • Consideration of permit exemptions for rural properties not zoned Farming Zone (FZ), particularly highlighted by HO190, which is located in a rural location, however zoned Township Zone (TZ).
The Panel Report addressed other concerns outlined by submitters, however concluded further changes to the amendment as a result of the submissions was not warranted. These issues included submissions raising concern over financial burden, restriction of the use and development of affected properties and the scope of the amendment. The summarised conclusions of the Panel report are contained in Attachment 1.
Page 31 of 237
Officers have considered the Panel report recommendations and have amended the Incorporated Document accordingly. The Incorporated Document has been worded to identify farming fences as exempt from planning permit requirements in accordance with the intention of the documents.
These proposed changes to the Incorporated Document are highlighted in Attachment 2 to this report.
Next Steps in the Amendment Process: Council must consider the recommendations made in the Panel Report. To progress the amendment Council is required to make a decision to:
• Adopt the amendment (as exhibited); or • Adopt the amendment, (subject to changes recommended by officers and to address the Panel Report); or • Abandon the amendment
The chart below illustrates the key steps in this amendment process undertaken (blue) and the steps required to finalise the amendment (orange)
3. 4. 2. 5. Panel Hearing Adoption 1. Exhibition (Council Approval (by (required for Authorisation Report and the Minister (as required) C43 ) support for Planning) required)
If Council adopts the amendment, the final step in the amendment process is to submit the adopted (with the required administrative fee and associated amendment documentation) to the Minister for Planning for final approval. This will complete the implementation of the Rural City of Wangaratta Heritage Study Review (Part 1) and Urban Precincts 2011, Volume 2: Rural Places, Final Report, 2013 (for the 25 properties identified in this study) and finalise Councils role in the formal steps of the amendment process.
Implications1. Authorisation
Policy Considerations
This amendment implements the findings of the Rural City of Wangaratta Heritage Study, 2004 and the Rural City of Wangaratta Heritage Study Review (Part 1) and Urban Precincts 2011, Volume 2: Rural Places, Final Report, 2013.
Financial Implications
The strategic basis for this amendment and the draft exhibition documents were prepared by a private planning consultant which was funded by a grant from the Rural Flying Squad.
Page 32 of 237 Council Cost - Panel (hearing): Council is required to fund the amendment including any Panel hearing. The cost of the running the hearing was $6,851.41. In addition Council required advice from our Heritage Advisor who prepared an expert witness statement and supported Councils position at the Panel Hearing. (This work falls outside the normal day to day heritage advice services provided to Council).
Council Cost - Adoption (administrative fee): Should Council support the amendment, to finalise the process, a statutory fee of $798.00 will be required when Council submits the adopted amendment to the Minister for Planning to consider and approve in accordance with s35 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987.
This expense will be c overed as part of the Planning 2014/15 budget under operational expenses for planning scheme amendments.
Legal/Statutory
This amendment is being carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Planning and Environment Act 1987.
Social
Protecting Council’s heritage assets, by applying a local heritage overlay using the Wangaratta Planning Scheme provides social benefit by recognising a local identity and historical connection to the community foundations.
Environmental/Sustainability Impacts
There are no major environmental/ sustainability impacts identified for the subject of this report.
However, it is noted that the application of the heritage overlay in some cases (for example HO198 Greta Catholic Church) allows the consideration of uses, that in other circumstances may be pr ohibited, to provide an o pportunity for promoting the adaptive reuse of existing heritage buildings that are no longer functioning for their original use.
Further a number of the properties nominated for inclusion in the heritage overlay propose tree controls, contributing to the preservation the municipality’s natural environment.
Economic Impacts
Application of the Heritage Overlay triggers a planning permit for most external buildings and works. If the Heritage Overlay is the only planning permit trigger and the proposed value of development is less than $20,000.00 Council will waive fees associated with the permit.
This amendment also provides planning permit exemptions which are outlined in the Incorporated Document titled ‘Rural City of Wangaratta Heritage Overlay
Page 33 of 237 Permit Exemptions Incorporated Plan 2013’). This document excludes specific minor works from permit requirements and is designed to reduce the impact of the amendment. Allowing prohibited uses as described in ‘Environmental/Sustainability Impacts’ also provides an opportunity for adaptive reuse of the buildings for the purpose of economic benefit. Allowing otherwise prohibited uses provides an opportunity to use the building for example as restaurant, gallery, café or other business enterprise.
Application of the heritage overlay also provides the strategic basis for funding applications through Heritage Victoria and other heritage related grants. These measures reduce the economic burden for property owners affected by the amendment.
Council Plan-Key Strategic Activity/Action
Implementation of this amendment is consistent with the Council Plan Review 2014-2017, particularly Objective 3.4 ‘To ensure land use planning provides balanced outcomes for community, growth, existing land use, environment and heritage’ and Key Strategic Activity 3.4.2 ‘Maintain and improve local planning strategies to meet community needs.’
Strategic Links a) Rural City of Wangaratta 2030 Community Vision
This amendment is consistent with the 2030 Community Vision particularly ‘preserving and celebrating cultural icons. b) Other strategic links
Hume Regional Growth Plan, 2014 – The amendment is consistent with the direction to maintain and enhance cultural heritage assets contained within the Hume Regional Growth Plan, 2014.
Municipal Strategic Statement – The amendment is consistent with Clause 21.10 Environmental Management and Heritage, of the Wangaratta Planning Scheme. This policy recognises the historical context of the municipality and, the way in which heritage places contribute to lifestyle, cultural richness and economic prosperity. This policy encourages protection and enhancement of heritage places and retention and incorporation of heritage fabric in new development as part of decision making for planning permits.
Risk Management
A risk assessment has been completed for this project. The risks associated with this amendment are considered to be minor.
Page 34 of 237 Consultation/Communication
Level of public Promises to the Tools/Techniques participation public/stakeholders Involve We will work with you to • Opportunity to make a ensure the your opinions submission that may and issues are directly change the outcome of the reflected in the exhibited amendment. alternatives developed • Outstanding objecting and provide feedback on submissions altered the how public input outcome – a Panel hearing influenced the decision will be requested Collaborate We will look to you for • Opportunity for the direct advice and submitters to work directly innovation in formulating with Council Officers to solutions and incorporate update information your advice and contained in the citations recommendations into for individual properties the decisions to the • Changes submitted to maximum extent HERMES heritage possible database
Consultation processes are established under section 19 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987.
Officers believe that appropriate consultation has occurred and the matter is now ready for Council consideration.
Options for Consideration
To progress the amendment Council has three options:
Option 1 (Recommended): Adopt the amendment, (subject to changes recommended by officers and to address the Panel Report). This is the recommended action as it finalises the implementation of the Heritage Review Study for the 25 identified properties and supports the direction of conserving places that were first identified by the, 2004 Heritage Study. This option is responsive to matters raised by the consultation process and addresses submissions to the amendment. This option is also consistent with recommendations from the Panel Report.
Option 2 (Not Recommended) Adopt the amendment (as exhibited). This option fails to acknowledge input from the submitters to the amendment. This option is inconsistent with the recommendations of the Panel Report.
Option 3 (Not Recommended) Abandon the amendment. This is not recommended as it would result in failure to implement the recommendations of the Rural City of Wangaratta Heritage Study Review (Part 1) and Urban Precincts 2011, Volume 2: Rural Places, Final Report, 2013 (which Council has previously adopted).
Page 35 of 237 Conclusion
The report considers the recommendations from the Panel Report, which are based on an independent strategic examination of the amendment and a review of submissions to the amendment. The Panel Report supports the amendment subject to minor changes; • As previously agreed to by Council, and • Minor changes to the Incorporated Document to address submissions
The Panel Report also noted that other concerns are beyond the scope of the amendment and did not result in the removal of any properties from the overlay.
It can be concluded based on the Panel’s assessment that there is sound strategic justification for the inclusion of 25 properties, and in order to finalise the amendment, and the implementation of the Rural City of Wangaratta Heritage Study Review (Part 1) and Urban Precincts 2011, Volume 2: Rural Places, Final Report, 2013 Council should adopt the amendment and submit it to the Minister for Planning for final approval.
Attachments
1. Panel Report – Overall Conclusions and Consolidated Recommendations 2. Incorporated Document – Rural City of Wangaratta Heritage Overlay Permit Exemptions Incorporated Plan, 2013
Page 36 of 237 11.2.5.2 SEPTIC CONNECTION EXEMPTION POLICY
Meeting Type: Ordinary Council Meeting Date of Meeting: 21 April 2015 Author (title): Environmental Health Coordinator File Name: Septic Tank Systems File No.: 74.010.008
No Council officers or contractors who have provided advice in relation to this report have declared a conflict of interest regarding the matter under consideration.
Executive Summary
This report is presented to Council to adopt a policy to define the conditions under which properties within a sewerage area having an existing onsite wastewater disposal system could be exempt from connecting to sewer.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council adopt the Sewer Connection Exemption Policy, dated 21 April 2015.
Background
North East Water has provided sewerage to a number of areas in the Rural City of Wangaratta where wastewater from properties was previously treated by onsite wastewater treatment units of various ages and standards. Only modern onsite Domestic Secondary Treatment Systems that are designed to provide wastewater treatment that meet recent Environment Protection Authority (EPA) standards could meet standards to allow exemption from connection to sewer.
Examples of recently sewered areas where this policy will apply are in Oxley, Glenrowan and M ilawa townships and in the Wilson Road and P arfitt Road residential and commercial areas in Wangaratta. Sewer construction is scheduled for Moyhu in 2015.
Some residents living within these areas have requested an ex emption from connecting to the sewer. E ach of the residents concerned have installed a Domestic Secondary Treatment Systems (DSTS) on their properties. A DSTS is considerably more expensive than standard septic systems and al so treats the waste to a much higher biological and c hemical standard, (20/30 BOD/SS) (biochemical oxygen demand and s uspended solids) which in turn allows the waste water to be used as recycled water on the property.
To be eligible for an exemption when sewerage first becomes available, a DSTS must meet the conditions of use of the system as defined within the relevant Certificate of Approval, not discharge off-site, and not be the subject of any complaint to Council regarding operation of the DSTS. The DSTS typically has a
Page 37 of 237 life span of about 20 years and will eventually require replacing, at which time the property owner would be required to connect to sewer.
Implications
In sewered areas, properties are required to connect to sewer under the State Environment Protection Policy (SEPP) ‘Waters of Victoria’. An exemption can be considered if an onsite DSTS is able to meet EPA treatment standards and retain all treated wastes within the boundaries of the property. Few onsite Domestic Secondary Treatment Systems meet these requirements. The proposed policy sets out the conditions to consider exemption from connection when sewerage is first provided. These conditions include the standards the onsite DSTS must achieve and the ongoing maintenance required to retain the exemption.
Policy Considerations
The policy clarifies the requirements that apply to an ex emption to sewer connection and a llows consideration of exemption applications by the Environmental Health Coordinator.
Financial Implications
There are no f inancial implications identified for Council. An exemption recognises the existence of a compliant DSTS when sewerage is first available, giving the owner exemption from sewerage scheme costs at that time. However the owner still bears the costs to maintain and test the DSTS, to comply with the requirements of this policy.
Legal/Statutory
The policy is in accordance with conditions in the SEPP ‘Waters of Victoria’ and the current Septic Tank Code of Practice.
Social
Connection to sewer or the use of an onsite DSTS with an approved design and maintenance regime controls health risks in local communities arising from surface water pollution and odours from aged and inadequate onsite systems.
Environmental/Sustainability Impacts
The SEPP ‘Water of Victoria’ sets standards to ensure wastewater from properties does not impact on adjoining properties or the environment, especially groundwater and surface waters.
Given that the number of exemption requests is currently few and i f the DSTS complies with the requirements of this policy, there is no perceived health or environmental concern associated with a request for exemption from sewer connection.
Page 38 of 237 Economic Impacts
There are no economic impacts identified for the subject of this report.
Council Plan-Key Strategic Activity/Action
Regulation to provide domestic wastewater treatment that complies with EPA standards contributes to a Council Plan key strategy to “Responsibly manage the local environment”.
Strategic Links
North East Regional Water Authority has requested this policy be implemented to provide a standard and procedure for exemption from sewer connection.
Risk Management
The application of the policy manages risks to the environment and adjoining property uses.
Consultation/Communication
Consultation has occurred with North East Water as part of meeting legal requirements of providing new sewerage schemes.
Conclusion
Adoption of the Sewer Connection Exemption Policy will allow consideration of applications from owners with a compliant onsite Domestic Secondary Treatment System.
Attachments
1. Sewer Connection Exemption Policy
Page 39 of 237 11.2.5.3 GLENROWAN OXLEY AND MILAWA TOWNSHIP DEVELOPMENT PLANS – ADOPTION AND INITIAL IMPLEMENTATION
Meeting Type: Ordinary Council Meeting Date of Meeting: 21 April 2014 Author (title): Principal Strategic Planner File Name: Glenrowan Oxley and Milawa Township Development Plans
File No.: 73.010.234, 73.010.235, 73.010.236
No Council officers or contractors who have provided advice in relation to this report have declared a conflict of interest regarding the matter under consideration.
Executive Summary
This report is presented to Council to: • Report on f eedback received during the consultation process for the Glenrowan, Oxley and M ilawa Township Development Plans. These documents were endorsed by Council for consultation in December, 2014 • Consider the Township Development Plans with changes, where considered appropriate, to respond to submissions • Adopt the Township Development Plans • Commence the implementation process by initiating a p lanning scheme amendment, which addresses immediate and short term ‘implementation actions’ outlined in the Township Development Plans.
It is recommended that Council adopt the Township Development Plans with changes recommended in Attachment 1 to this report.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council:
1. Note all submissions to the Township Development Plans and Reports; 2. Note the comments responding to the submissions and actions suggested to respond to matters discussed in submissions received; 3. Adopt the Glenrowan, Oxley and Milawa and the Township Development Plans, incorporating suggested changes; 4. Advise all submitters, and land owners and occupiers within the township boundaries, of Council’s decision to adopt the Township Development Plans; 5. Prepare documentation to seek authorisation to exhibit a planning scheme amendment to the Wangaratta Planning Scheme for the implementation of the Township Development Plans.
Page 40 of 237 Background
The Population and Housing Strategy, 2013 (Chapter 9.1.2 – Townships – Action 1), directs Council to prepare Township Development Plans for the integrated development of Glenrowan, Oxley and Milawa. Specifically, the strategy seeks to achieve the overall township development by developing township structure plans which set out the preferred location of housing, encouraging the provision of more compact housing in association with reticulated sewerage connections and having regard to the characteristics valued by the community.
Township Development Plans are the mechanism used to set the strategic land use and planning direction and provide a vision for coordinated development that respects the existing character of each of the townships. They aim to provide guidance about the provision of sustainable housing to meet the needs of the changing community over the next 10-20 years.
The Township Development Plans were commenced with the assistance of a successful funding grant provided by the Rural Flying Squad through the then Department of Transport Planning and Local Infrastructure (DTPLI). Consultants were formally engaged by the department to prepare these plans.
The development of the Township Development Plans for Glenrowan, Oxley and Milawa include the following steps:
STAGE 1a: Background Analysis
STAGE 1b: Key Stakeholders issues and opportuinities engagement
STAGE 2a: Preperation of Draft Glenrowan, Oxley and Milawa Township Development Plans
STAGE 2b: Community Consultation and Report Analysis
STAGE 3a: Council Adoption
STAGE 3b: Finalise Reports and commence implimentation
STAGE 4 - PLANNING SCHEME AMENDMENT PROCESS: Implimentation Process - via planning scheme amendment
The steps highlighted in blue have been completed and the steps highlighted in orange are required to finalise the project.
Page 41 of 237 Discussion
Community Consultation Council endorsed the draft reports for consultation in December, 2014. The consultation period occurred from Friday 30 January – Monday 2 March, 2015. Three (3) information meetings were held, one in each of the townships. A ‘drop- in’ information session was also held at the Council Chambers for anyone who wanted to ask questions and could not make to the sessions within the township. These sessions gave the community an oppor tunity to hear a summary of the plans and ask any questions prior to making a s ubmission. Officers were available throughout the process and i n an on -going capacity to provide information about the plans to the community.
Information meetings were also held for key stakeholder groups, government authorities, land owners and development industry professionals.
One group of landowners specifically requested a m eeting with Council administrators which was held 24 March, 2015
This process resulted in an estimated 100 people attending various information sessions and asking questions about the draft Township Development Plans and reports.
Submissions: A total of 31 submissions were received.
Of the submissions: • Five (5) submissions related to Glenrowan • Fourteen (14) submissions related to Oxley • Eight (8) submissions related to Milawa • Three (3) submissions related to all townships • One (1) submission related to Milawa and Oxley
It should be noted that 31 submissions across 3 townships is a relatively small number.
The submissions provided a variety of responses both supporting and communicating concerns about the Township Development Plans. To summarise:
• Specific concerns with the location of proposed future public open space (and associated infrastructure i.e. walking tracks) • Concerns raised were to do with perceived impacts on i ndividual property, especially a misconception that Council will be acquiring their land or forcing them to develop to fulfill the TDP. • Submissions related to amenity, resulting from the introduction of reticulated sewerage, which increases density allowed in the Low Density Residential Zone • Submissions supported the Township Development Plans (of the supporting submissions some were subject to actions that can be responded to at the implementation stage)
Page 42 of 237 • Submissions raised concerns about the road network (alignment and issues relating to cul-de-sacs) • Other concerns raised were not considered relevant to the development plan process,
Proposed changes to the Township Development Plans A summary of submissions, a response, and recommended changes to the Township Development Plans and Reports are contained in Attachment 1.
Key changes include:
Glenrowan: • Add a long term action to consider additional railway crossing
Oxley • Amend to show proposed future walking path on public land and add guidelines on the presentation of development onto public land (along the river front) • Amend to show proposed north-south linking/river edge access in line with property boundaries further east of where it is currently shown on the Oxley TDP.
Milawa: • Amend the wording relating to cul-de-sacs so they are not discouraged in all situations • Amend the wording around the vision to realign as relevant, with aspects of the vision from the Community Plan • Amend to rezone small lots along the Milawa-Bobbinawarrah Road from Farming Zone to Township Zone to reflect their current use.
Amendments have been made to the Township Development Plans to respond to submissions as appropriate. Changes have only been made where they don’t compromise the strategic justification and existing policy framework for the project.
The changes to the Township Development Plans include minor amendments that Officers have recommended to address inconsistencies (for example changes to fix incorrectly identified zones).
Implications
Policy Considerations The Population and Housing Strategy, 2013 is an adopted policy document that outlines population growth and housing stock required to adapt to growth over approximately the next twenty years. This project is supported by strategy and is part of the implementaion.
The Wangaratta Planning Scheme Effluent and Waste Water Disposal Policy is relevant to this project as it affects land in the study areas not connected to reticulated sewerage, by providing background guidance to development decisions.
Page 43 of 237 The impacts of introducing reticulated sewerage include changes to the minimum lot size for land zoned Low Density Residential Zone (LDRZ). In this case the minimum lot size will decrease from 1 hec tare to 0.2 of a hectare. The introduction of sewer also facilitates greater residential densities as land is not allocated to effluent disposal. This increases the development potential in a large portion of the township study areas. This policy is also reflected in Clause 22.06- 1 of the Wangaratta Planning Scheme.
Financial Implications The Township Structure Plans have been prepared as the result of a g rant funded by the Rural Flying Squad. For the implementation of the Township Development Plans Council are responsible for paying the administrative fees associated with a planning scheme amendment (cost of $2,120). If a pa nel is required it is estimated that a hearing would cost approximately $10,000 per day (the number of days required is unknown and w ill depend on t he number of matters requiring further guidance, and the number of submitters wishing to be heard at the hearing).
Legal/Statutory There are no legal/statutory implications identified for the subject of this report.
Social The plans have been developed to respond to development pressure that may impact the community and a menity of the townships as a r esult of the implementation of reticulated sewer. Community workshops, endorsed Community Plans, other Council policy documents (for example Open Space and Recreation Strategy, 2012 and the Glenrowan Master Plan, 2002, noting the background report has an ex haustive list of documents considered), hav e influenced the developments of the report and plans.
Environmental/Sustainability Impacts The plans have considered environmental constraints and r ecommend urban expansion in areas that are not impacted by factors including significant native vegetation and areas at high risk from bushfire and that will not adversely impact on environmental features. Reticulated sewerage provision as completed by North East Water is supported as a means of reducing pollutants into waterways. The Township Development Plans uphold a sustainable approach to future community building.
Economic Impacts The plans provide the foundations for well-planned future communities which will provide ongoing support and c ertainty around the development future for the commercial and tourist enterprises located within each township.
Council Plan-Key Strategic Activity/Action
This project is consistent with action 3.4.1.3 of the Council Plan 2013-2017, (2014 Revision). This action includes to ‘Develop structure/development plans for identified future development areas.’
Page 44 of 237 Strategic Links a) Rural City of Wangaratta 2030 Community Vision
This project is consistent with Strategy 10 of the Community Vision Action Plan. The relevant outcomes sought include ‘rural townships are distinct and separate communities, thriving with population growth, new businesses and tourism development’. An identified strategy to achieve this outcome is to ‘deliver zoning changes’. b) Other strategic links
Hume Regional Growth Plan - This project is consistent with the Hume Regional Growth Plan, from a sub-regional perspective, which acknowledges that growth will occur and the importance of providing diversity in housing options outside core urban areas.
Wangaratta Planning Scheme Municipal Strategic Statement – This project is consistent with Clause 21.07 Rural Townships and Settlements of the Municipal Strategic Statement, which identifies townships as providing an attractive lifestyle setting and a base for sustainable economic growth. Providing a strategic framework to direct growth to appropriate locations while protecting the character, tourism potential, economic performance and lifestyle is helping to achieve this direction.
Risk Management
The majority of risks associated with this matter are considered minor. The exception is the following:
Risk: There is a risk that some submitters will not be happy with the changes proposed to the draft Township Development Plans and R eports. Not all submissions have resulted in changes to the Township Development Plans. The analysis contained in Attachment 1, explains the reasons why the reports and plans have been changed or in some cases remain unchanged.
Likelihood: The likelihood of this risk is moderate.
Mitigation Action: • A frequently asked questions list has been prepared and communicated via Councils website and sent to submitters to clarify the scope of a Township Development Plan. • Submission summary with response and ac tions has been attached to this report.
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Level of public Promises to the Tools/Techniques participation public/stakeholders Inform We will keep you • Notice in a local informed newspaper and Councils website • Direct notification to affected property owners Consult We will keep you • Submission summary informed, listen to and and actions, attached acknowledge concerns to this report and provide feedback on how public input influenced the decision Involve We will work with you to • Information workshop to ensure the your opinions provide a summary and and issues are directly identify issues and reflected in the opportunities about the alternatives developed township study areas and provide feedback on • Opportunity for those who how public input couldn’t make the influenced the decision information session to provide written feedback • Feedback informs the development of township plans Collaborate N/A Empower N/A
• Letters were sent to all land owners and occupiers, and key stakeholders (30 January, 2015) • Notifications about the information sessions was Circulated in the Wangaratta Chronicle on the 30 January and 6 February, 2015 • Draft documents were made available online, at the Wangaratta Government Centre, and the Glenrowan, Oxley and Milawa post office community notice boards. • From 30 J anuary to 2 M arch, 2015 pr ovided an oppor tunity for written comments • Attachment 1 – Submission summary and recommend changes identifies how the written comments have influenced the outcome.
Officers believe that appropriate consultation has occurred and the matter is now ready for Council consideration.
Options for Consideration
Option 1 (Recommended): Adopt the Glenrowan, Oxley and Milawa Township Development Plans (and reports), with recommended changes outlined in Attachment 1, to respond to feedback to the draft plans. This recognises the strategic justification informed by multiple Council adopted policies and stakeholder input and p rovides sound
Page 46 of 237 direction for the future townships that can be readily implemented via a planning scheme amendment, which should commence following the adoption of these plans
Option 2 (Not Recommended) Adopt the draft Glenrowan, Oxley and Milawa Township Plans without change. This fails to acknowledge input received during the consultation process.
Option 3 (Not Recommended) Adopt the draft Glenrowan, Oxley and Milawa Township Plans with all changes recommended by consultation feedback. This may result in changes to the plan that would not be supported in seeking a planning scheme amendment to implement the plans and reports recommendations.
Conclusion
This report updates on the feedback received on t he Township Development Plans during the consultation process.
There has been both a level of support and some concerns about the draft plans. A number of changes to the plans have been suggested to respond to the communities’ concerns; however these changes are respectful to the strategic policy underpinning the documents.
The documents are now being presented to Council for adoption and t o commence the implementation. Taking these steps will finalise the project and provide a clear and certain future direction for land use and development in the Glenrowan, Oxley and Milawa Townships.
Attachments
1. Submission summary and recommended changes to draft Township Development Plans.
Page 47 of 237 11.3 SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Nil.
11.4 ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS
Date of Meeting: 21 April 2015 Author (officer title): Executive Assistant Corporate Services File Name: Advisory Committees File No: 10.020.002
No Council officers or contractors who have provided advice in relation to this report have declared a conflict of interest regarding the matter under consideration.
Executive Summary
Minutes of the following Advisory Committee Meetings are reported to Administrators for information.
• Agricultural and A gribusiness Advisory Committee – held on M onday 16 March 2015 • Youth Council Advisory Committee – held on 18 March 2015 • Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee – held on 31 March 2015
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council note the report.
Attachments
1. Minutes of Advisory Committee Meetings
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An “Assembly of Administrators” is a meeting at which matters are considered that are intended or likely to be the subject of a Council decision and is either of the following:
• a meeting of an adv isory committee where at least one Administrator is present; or • a planned or scheduled meeting that includes at least half the Administrators and at least one Council officer.
At an assembly of Administrators, a written record is kept of:
a) the names of all Administrators and members of the Council staff attending; b) the matters considered; c) any conflict of interest disclosures made by an Administrator attending; and d) whether an Administrator who has disclosed a conflict of interest leaves the assembly.
The written record of an assembly of Administrators is, as soon as practicable:
a) reported at an ordinary meeting of the Council; and b) incorporated in the Minutes of that Council meeting.
Date Meeting details Refer 24/03/2015 Administrators Briefing Forum Attachment 07/04/2015 Special Council Meeting Attachment 07/04/2015 Administrators Briefing Forum Attachment 13/04/2015 Administrators Briefing Forum Attachment
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council receive the reports of Assemblies of Administrators.
13. NOTICE OF MOTION
14. URGENT BUSINESS
Page 49 of 237 15. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
Public Question Time 10.020.004
16. CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS
16.1.1.1 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW
RECOMMENDATION:
That the meeting be closed to members of the public to discuss staffing matters.
17. CLOSURE OF MEETING
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18.1.1.1 (11.2.2.1) FIDGE V COUNCILLOR CONDUCT PANEL (NO.2) (REVIEW AND REGULATION) [2015] VCAT 327 (24 MARCH 2015)
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VICTORIAN CIVIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL
ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
REVIEW AND REGULATION LIST VCAT Reference: Z151/2013
APPLICANT Dr Julian Fidge
RESPONDENT Councillor Conduct Panel 1ST JOINED PARTY Ms Rozi Parisotto
2ND JOINED PARTY Mr Don Joyce
3RD JOINED PARTY Ms Tammy Atkins
4TH JOINED PARTY Ms Lisa McInerney
WHERE HELD Melbourne
BEFORE Senior Member I. Proctor
HEARING TYPE Hearing
DATES OF HEARING 28 January 2015 DATE OF ORDERS 24 March 2015
CITATION Fidge v Councillor Conduct Panel (No.2) (Review and Regulation) [2015] VCAT 327
ORDERS
1 Under s81J(1)(a) of the Local Government Act 1989, VCAT reprimands Dr Julian Fidge, with respect to misconduct findings made against him on 2 December 2014, in relation to allegations 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 in this proceeding. 2 The parties are to bear their own costs of the proceeding.
Ian Proctor Senior Member
APPEARANCES For Dr Julian Fidge: Mr S. R. Senathirajah, of Counsel For Councillor Conduct No appearance Panel: For Joined Parties: Mr S. Mukerjea, of Counsel
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REASONS
Introduction 1 On 15 August 2013, Dr Julian Fidge, a general practitioner and then councillor of the former Wangaratta Rural City Council (the Council) applied to VCAT under the Local Government Act 1989 (the Act), seeking review of a decision by a Councillor Conduct Panel (the Panel) dated 12 August 2013, made under the Act. 2 I will not here repeat the 66 page written reasons (Fidge v Councillor Conduct Panel (Review and Regulation) [2014] VCAT 147) (Fidge No. 1), which led to VCAT on 2 December 2014, setting aside the Panel’s decision under review and finding misconduct in relation to the following allegations: (a) On 31 October and 1 November 2012, Dr Fidge published on Facebook negative comments about the CEO and council staff – Allegations 1 and 2; (b) On 4 January 2012, Dr Fidge emailed councillors about letterhead including criticism of the CEO and speaking of “toxic councillors” – Allegation 5; (c) On 23 January, the Wangaratta Chronicle quoted Dr Fidge criticising the CEO and staff for inaction concerning addressing the proximity of the Everton Cenotaph to the Great Alpine Highway – Allegation 7; (d) On 24 January the Border Mail quoted Dr Fidge saying he would be happy to receive the CEO’s resignation – Allegation 8; (e) On 5 February 2013, Dr Fidge published a webpost criticising the CEO’s action about the Everton Cenotaph – Allegation 10; (f) On 13 February, the Wangaratta Chronicle quoted Dr Fidge concerning the release of a letter to him saying it eroded his confidence in the CEO and the management team – Allegation 11; (g) On 21 February 2013, the Border Mail quoted Dr Fidge hoping the CEO would resign – Allegation 12; (h) On 23 February, Dr Fidge emailed the CEO suggesting he resign – Allegation 14; (i) The same day he emailed journalists criticising (at least the CEO) in rude terms – Allegation 16; (j) On 5 March, the Wangaratta Chronicle again quoted Dr Fidge about the upcoming 7 March special meeting. He would attend. He said he was being bullied and would welcome the CEO’s resignation – Allegation 17;
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(k) On 15 March, the Wangaratta Chronicle quoted Dr Fidge criticising the Management Team over the proposed expense of addressing the Everton Cenotaph issue – Allegation 18; (l) On 22 March, Dr Fidge issued a press release criticising the CEO and councillors and calling for an investigation – Allegation 19; and (m) On 9 May 2013, ABC radio broadcast Dr Fidge saying the Management Team should be ashamed of themselves for going on sick leave. In his view, that was industrial action. – Allegation 20. 3 VCAT did not find misconduct related to nine other allegations. 4 On 28 January 2015, the hearing resumed to hear submissions concerning these further orders under s81J of the Act, which end this proceeding. 5 The Panel had made misconduct findings against Dr Fidge, arising from broader allegations against him, than came before VCAT. It directed Dr Fidge to take a two-month leave of absence from Council, to ‘cool off’, and attend five counselling sessions. It is convenient to note here the allegations which were not put to VCAT were in effect, ‘dropped’. 6 At the 28 January 2015 hearing, Dr Fidge and the joined parties submitted a reprimand alone was now sufficient sanction. VCAT had previously agreed that the Panel take a neutral role and be excused from appearing at the hearing. 7 Going back in time, on 25 September 2013, the Victorian Parliament dismissed the Council due to, “a profound and systemic failure by the council to provide acceptable standards of government to the municipality of Wangaratta”.1 8 After hearing submissions, I announced that Dr Fidge was reprimanded, with written reasons to be provided.
Local Government Act & Councillor Conduct Codes 9 Section 1 of the Act makes it clear the objective of the Act is to support local council as an “essential tier of government” which: (a) Ensures the peace, order and good government of each municipal district, in partnership with the Governments of Victoria and Australia; (b) Is responsible and accountable to the local community; (c) Provides governance and leadership for the local community through advocacy, decision making and action; and (d) Is accountable to their local communities in the performance of functions and the exercise of powers and the use of resources.
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10 In 2008, the Victorian Parliament amended the Act to specify standards of conduct for elected councillors and provide processes to support and reinforce good conduct by them.2 It introduced Councillor Conduct Codes and Councillor Conduct Panels and gave those panels and VCAT new powers concerning councillor conduct. 11 In this proceeding, s81J of the Act defines VCAT’s powers on review, as VCAT stands in the shoes of the Panel. Having made findings of misconduct against Dr Fidge (s81J(1)(a)); VCAT may then: (a) Make a finding that remedial action is required (81J(1)(c)) and (81J(4)): i. direct the Councillor who is the subject of the application to attend mediation; or ii. direct the Councillor who is the subject of the application to attend training; or iii. direct the Councillor who is the subject of the application to attend counselling. (b) Reprimand that Councillor; 81J(2). (c) Direct that Councillor to make an apology in a form or manner determined by the Panel; 81J(2). (d) Direct that Councillor to take leave of absence for a period specified by the Panel not exceeding two months, commencing on a date specified by the Panel; 81J(2). (e) Direct that the Council amend its Councillor Code of Conduct in a particular way or to address a particular issue; 81J(4).
Reprimand 12 Dr Fidge is reprimanded. 13 As Marks J said in Peeke v Medical Board of Victoria3, a reprimand is a serious form of censure and condemnation and, “certainly does not trivialise a serious lapse of professional standards, and has the potential for serious adverse implications.”4 14 The principal message in Fidge No. 1 is councillors may contest issues in the public arena, but not in that arena subject councillors and senior staff to criticism in the nature of that which led to the misconduct findings here.
2 See Preface by Minister for Local Government in Victorian Government’s, ‘Better Local Governments Consultation Paper November 2007’, a precursor to the Code’s creation. 3 Unreported, Supreme Court of Victoria, No 10170 of 1993, 19 January 1993, at page 6. 4 As quoted in Medical Practitioners Board of Victoria v Swieca (Occupational and Business Regulation) [2009] VCAT 419 at [52].
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15 The allegations were serious. The misconduct findings and the reprimand are serious. That said, it was not alleged Dr Fidge had engaged in “serious misconduct” or “gross misconduct”, which were options under the Act. 16 I inferred, from evidence in this proceeding, Dr Fidge’s misconduct substantially contributed to the Council’s compromised ability to exercise good governance, its dysfunction and its dismissal. 17 In Fidge No. 1, I accepted his conduct arose from his honestly held strong opinions about his responsibilities as a councillor elected on a reform platform. However, he went too far. 18 Reprimand is the appropriate sanction to achieve specific deterrence (deterring Dr Fidge from future such conduct), general deterrence (deterring other councillors across Victoria from such future conduct) and achieving the Act’s objectives. Other options 19 While the joined parties and Dr Fidge submitted reprimand was now the appropriate sanction, I considered the other options. 20 The Panel made its decision when the Council was still functioning. VCAT must make its decision, based on current circumstances. 21 There is no point in ordering a leave of absence from a council that does not exist. 22 Dr Fidge is a man of strong opinions. I doubt training or counselling would change how he campaigns for re-election to Wangaratta Council in 2016, which he intends to do, and if re-elected, performs as councillor. Therefore, I have not ordered it. There are no issues now requiring mediation between the parties. 23 I have not ordered Dr Fidge to make an apology. ‘Forced’ apologies generally have little weight. 24 The day after the VCAT hearing in August 2014, Dr Fidge gave a television interview in which, it was submitted on his behalf, he apologised. He said: I am expecting to get pinged for a few minor things. I think there were one or two occasions where my language was more colourful than it should have been and if I did offend anyone I would like to apologise. 25 That was not a fulsome apology and was not based on the misconduct findings, which were not then made. 26 I trust Dr Fidge, now understanding the misconduct findings, acknowledges he is reprimanded on issues of substance. Whether he further apologises is up to him.
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Costs 27 As the parties submitted, each party is to bear their own costs.
Ian Proctor Senior Member
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Page 58 of 237 Progress of Implementation of Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan
STRATEGY ACTION PROGRAMS/PROJECTS PARTNERS/STAKEHOLDERS PERFORMANCE INDICATORS STATUS 4.1 Effective Strategic Partnerships 4.1.1 Support a partnership approach to the 4.1.1.1 Develop a four year Partnership Agreement between Refer to MPHWP • Anglicare • Central Hume PCP • Centrelink • Wangaratta Municipal Local Health & Wellbeing implementation of strategic health and Council and local health service providers Community Support NE • Department of Education Partnership agreement confirmed wellbeing priorities throughout the municipality & Early Childhood • DOH • DHS • DOJ • Department of Transport, Planning & Local Infrastructure • Dirrawarra Network • Eastern Hume Outreach Connections • Integrated Primary Mental Health Service • Hume Medicare Locals • Mind Australia • NE Multicultural Assoc • NESAY • NE Health Wangaratta • Open Door Neighbourhood House • Gateway Health (formerly Ovens & King Community Health) • Pangerang Community House • Rural Housing Wangaratta • SCOPE • The Centre • Uniting Care Goulburn NE • Upper Murray Family Care • Vic Police Wangaratta • Villa Maria • Women's Health Goulburn NE • YMCA Wangaratta • Yooralla, Community Accessibility and Rural Access
4.1.1.2 Continue participation on the Central Hume Primary Care Ongoing representation on LGA Health Planners RCoW, Gateway Health, NHW All partners attend the quarterly Hume PCP Partnership and other relevant networks that progress Forum, CHPCP and networks for health planning meetings health planning
4.1.1.3 Facilitate and manage the Wangaratta Local Health and Forum meetings held between the Director Wangaratta Municipal Local Health & Wellbeing 25/11/2014 Stakeholder forum. Wellbeing Partnership Community Wellbeing and partner CEO's held on 20 Partnership adopted by Partner Organisations Terms of Reference yet to be ratified May 2014 and 19 September 2014 to follow through on strategic direction setout in the MPHWP
4.1.2 Ensure effective information sharing, 4.1.2.1 Review available data and emerging issues Wangaratta Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan collaborative decision making and problem annual actions implemented solving 4.1.2.2 Develop activities that address identified needs -NHW Diabetes Service Improvement Collaborative NHW, Gateway Health, HACC meet monthly - HACC active Service model - Shared Model of Care Project (NHW and Gateway Health) 4.1.2.3 Agencies continue to work closely to enable services to - Health promotion co-location (NHW and Gateway NHW, Gateway Health, HACC, RCoW Formation of a Community Food for All Steering be more responsive and integrated to meet health care Health) working on Hume Region Health promotion Committee, demands Priorities. -Shared Model of Care Project (NHW and Gateway Health); -Support community initiatives which promote access to healthy food i.e.: Street harvest/Food Swap and farmers markets; -Development of shared waiting list for HACC and Community Health Occupational Therapy (OT) for NHW and Gateway
4.2 Accessible and Equitable Services and Resources 4.2.1 Maximise opportunities for rural communities to 4.2.1.1 Advocate for the delivery of appropriate and accessible Service options are streamlined and accessible have access to locally delivered health services services locally such as E-Health through the NBN rollout
4.2.1.2 Investigate travel solutions to bring rural residents to NHW through North East Travel Alliance, NHW, HACC, Gateway Transport options increased for rural residents central points of delivery -ED Telehealth project Health,RCoW and NEMAC - Residential In-Reach project - Facetime/videoconference/Skype - Outreach dental services within Hume Region Gateway Health is participating in the King Valley Transport Project and the Valley Companions Project Community Access Spot in King George Vic gardens
4.2.1.3 Monitor needs versus demand for services Shared Model of Care Project for the development of NHW, Gateway Health, HACC shared waiting lists for HACC, Community Health, OT in specified catchment areas
4.2.2 Continue to provide services that support a well- 4.2.2.1 Minimise rates of preventable infectious disease through: Gateway Health Locally available resource information on preventable protected and healthy environment for Gateway Health employ the Aboriginal Young disease programs increased community members Women’s Project Community Development worker.
Page 59 of 237 • immunisation Council provides an immunisation service through its NHW, RCoW, Gateway Health and DOH Ongoing community, patient and staff immunization Environmental Health Unit, that is free for residents programs and in accordance with the National Immunisation Program Schedule. Achieved pre school immunisation rates are consistently higher that the state average and amongst the top in the Hume Region. In addition Council provide a free workplace Flu Vaccination program for all staff
• domestic waste water management and Council ensures through its procedure process, that RCoW and DOH septic tank installations are installed in accordance with the Code of Practice Onsite Wastewater Management as amended. This minimises the potential for the transmission of pathogenic organisms to humans which in turn reduce the risk of contracting infectious diseases
• environmental health food handling compliance Council's Environmental Health Officers check every RCoW and DOH food premises (currently 366) within the municipality each year, in order to check on compliance with the Food Act requirements related to food handling, preparation, storage and transport, in order to minimise the likelihood of food poisoning from occurring.
4.2.2.2 Engage with the community to promote services that are Gateway Health employs the Aboriginal Young NHW, Gateway Health responsive to diverse groups Women’s Project Community Development worker. Support the Dirrawarra Indigenous Network through attendance at meetings and Funds Holder. NHW through the Closing the Gap/Koolin Balit - NHW has signed a statement of intent - NHW has AHLTO position - NHW hold regular meetings held with the local Aboriginal Community
4.2.2.3 Provide support to community members who care for NHW SRS dental program and Smiles for Miles NHW others
4.2.3 Support access to public transport including 4.2.3.1 Support promotion and understanding of available NHW and Red Cross transport service , NHW, RCoW, Gateway Health, Community Improved access to transport by the residents of access for young people, aged and people transport options throughout the community King George Gardens Community Access Spot, Accessiblity Travelling Aid, NEMAC RCOW through the implementation of the Travellors with a disability Lobbying by RCoW Community Services to extend Aid station, the new bus stop at Children's Services Fallons bus service to accommodate a bus stop at the Centre to accommodate parents accessing Maternal Children's Services Centre. Use Child Health, Day Care and Kindergarten programs. of the Community Bus for Active Rural Community Improved access of transport for rural communities programs; Pilot of the King Valley Community travelling to Wangaratta through the community transport project bus. 4.2.3.2 Promote support services for people to access transport in King George Garden Community Access Spot; RCoW, Community Accessibility Travelling Aid, NHW Supported by volunteers this program has been CBD of Wangaratta NHW review of bus stops access and signage to CCC implemented
4.2.3.3 Lobby for the provision of an accessible, reliable and Member for Indi, Cathy McGowan lobbying at the RCoW and other applicable LGA's increased timetable for the rail system Federal level. Local representatives on consultative committee 4.2.4 Ensure planning for new and redeveloped 4.2.4.1 Provide opportunities for the community to identify The Merriwa Park Bicycle Hub project (Comfort RCoW and RDV (funding bodies) The Centre - AAA Preliminary planning underway community facilities incorporate Universal accessibility challenges to community facilities Station redevelopment) will provide accessiblity for (Access for All Abilities); NHW Design Principles recharging of motorised mobility devices and for bike user groups access to the CBD - NHW Disability Assess plan and NHW Mobility Garden; - Rural Access Worker is reviewing the RCoW Community Access Inclusion Plan
4.2.5 Deliver culturally respectful and acceptable 4.2.5.1 Work on partnership with key stakeholders to implement a The Multicultural Strategy was adopted by Council at • Uniting Care • Anglicare • Da Vinci Social Club • services and programs Multicultural Strategic Plan its April 2014 meeting. Women’s Health Goulburn North East • Italian - NHW Cultural responsiveness plan and Cultural Pensioners Association • Rangeview Aged Care Competence and Awareness training - Facility • St Johns Aged Care Facility • Open Door Harmony Day activities delivered in partnerships Neighbourhood House • St Catherine’s Hostel Aged Care Facility • Goulburn Ovens TAFE • North East Support & Action for Youth • YMCA Wangaratta • The Centre for Continuing Education • Wangaratta U3A • King Valley Vignerons Association • King Valley Vignerons Association
Page 60 of 237 4.2.5.2 Increase the engagement of CALD communities in the HSE (Healthy Sporting Environments) - women and The Centre, NHW, RCoW, CSNE Service provision rates high in community survey of design of services girls, Aboriginal Victorians and people from culturally CALD community diverse communities are provided with safe, supportive and meaningful opportunities to participate, free from discrimination and fear of violence - RCoW project targeting socially isolated CALD seniors - integrated into Community Meals Program - RCoW men's and women's groups supported 4.2.5.3 Strengthen policies and practices to meet the needs of The Centre's Community Project team completed the Gateway Health, The Centre Health inequalities experienced by local Aboriginal and local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Department of Health’s Aboriginal Cultural Torres Strait Islander people is minimised Competency Audit and implemented the appropriate action plan. - RCoW received the Dirrawarra Community Plan 4.2.6 In collaboration with service providers, networks 4.2.6.1 Review and update: 100 per cent Legislative Compliance and organisations develop and implement strategic plans that prioritise the specific needs of target groups within the community
• Early Years Plan Parent and stakeholder surveys undertaken; NHW RCoW, NHW Smiles for Miles program
• Positive Ageing Strategy Draft strategy developed
• Youth Strategy Youth Council - Wangaratta Youth Service providers RCoW, NHW Development of Youth Summit in progress for 14 network - NHW provide dental services for youth April 2015 at the PAC health precinct; Youth Summit • Recreation and Open Space Strategy Recreation and Open Space Strategy endorsed by RCoW and The Centre Council in September 2012. AAA (Access for All Abilities) The Centre - AAA (Access for All Abilities) and HSE • Access and Inclusion Strategy RCoW, The Centre, NHW Universal design principals are incorporated into facility (Healthy Sporting Environments). Rural Access provision worker leading the review of the 2009-2013 Access and Inclusion Plan for RCoW and working across RCoW to develop 2014- 2017 • Hume Closing the Health Gap Plan 2009-13 CHPCP NHW Koolon Balit 2012-2022 - AHLTO position at NHW - Closing the Gap working party • CHPCP Closing the Health Gap Plan CHPCP
4.2.7 Ensure that residential housing developments 4.2.7.1 * Develop and pursue an overall housing/population Council adopted the Wangaratta Population and RCoW Commenced implementation from April 2014 meet the physical, social, and recreational strategy which takes into account: Housing Strategy on 10 December 2013. needs of all ages • Appropriate zoning; Township Development Plans for Glenrowan, Milawa RCoW and Oxley in draft
• Density and service provision to accommodate Adoption of the Population and Housing Strategy RCoW population growth within Wangaratta and surrounding townships; and • Structure plans. Preparation of CDB Precinct Structure Plans and for the north-west and south growth areas of Wangaratta; Consultation is underway for Township Plans for Glenrowan, Oxley and Milawa 4.2.7.2 * Actively participate in the interagency working group Review of housing issues Rural Housing Network, NESAY, RCoW Affordable housing options increased reviewing housing issues
4.2.8 Continue to collaboratively plan and deliver 4.2.8.1. Support an assessment of existing relevant local Planning and consultation with the community for: RCoW and local community groups integrated, high quality community facilities infrastructure to ascertain gaps - Sporting Grounds Use and Capacity report, that meet a range of health, cultural and - Wangaratta Showgrounds Masterplan community needs - Redevelopment of Whorouly Changerooms - Refurbishment of the Everton Community Hall - City Oval Tennis/Netball redevelopment - Merriwa Park Bicycle Hub - Eldorado Shared Path and Gunhouse Park - RCoW Aquatics Plan 2014
4.2.8.2. Encourage multi use and multi-purpose approaches to The development and successful funding for joint 1 The City Oval Tennis redevelopment partners with the planning, development and management of multi use projects include: Rovers Football-Netball Club, Rovers United Cricket community facilities 1 The City Oval Tennis precinct sporting development Club, Wangaratta Hard-Court tennis assoc and at a cost of $1.02m which will provide improved Wangaratta Hockey club. change rooms, public toilets and multi use courts for 2 The Moyhu Tennis Club netball and tennis. 3 The H P Barr lighting project stakeholders include 2 The Moyhu Tennis multi use project at a cost of Auskick, Junior Football league and Wangaratta $139,520 to resurface, provide lighting and refurbish District Cricket Assoc clubrooms 3 HP Barr Lighting Project for $107,000 to improve lighting and drainage to HP Barr oval no 1 4 The endorsement of the Aquatic Strategy to consolidate facilities
Page 61 of 237 4.3 Strong and Resilient Individuals, Families and Communities 4.3.1 Improve the community’s knowledge, 4.3.1.1 Promote awareness and usage of referral pathways, NHW through links with Albury/Wodonga mental NHW awareness and support for mental health educational material and integration of referrals health services, Community Mental Health and No challenges and the services available for Wrong Door Access community members
4.3.1.2 Create greater community awareness and understanding NHW through links with Albury/Wodonga mental NHW Impacts of poor mental health on community member is of mental health issues health services, Community Mental Health and No reduced Wrong Door Access
4.3.1.3 Explore and implement appropriate best practice models NHW through links with Albury/Wodonga mental NHW Increased understanding and acceptance of the effects to support suicide prevention within the community health services, Community Mental Health and No of mental illness and depression on individuals and the Wrong Door Access community
4.3.2 Increase community participation opportunities 4.3.2.1 Support activities that build community and social The development of Community Plans (available on •Boorhaman and North Boorhaman More community members are socially connected for all residents, in particular those people who networks the RCoW website) for all rural communities within •Bowmans-Murmungee may be at risk of social isolation such as: RCoW has provided goals and a core network of •Carboor · People at risk of homelessness residents within each respective community. •Cheshunt · Older people Gateway Health new look Active Rural Communities •Edi and Edi Upper · Children and young people at risk of program is in place. The •Everton and Everton Upper disengagement and isolation Centre - AAA (Access for All Abilities), NHW RSR •El Dorado · Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People · People who have been long term (Regional Sport and Recreation) •Killawarra unemployed. HSE (Healthy Sporting Environments); •Glenrowan and Hamilton Park NHW organise referrals where appropriate eg: social •Greta and District work •Milawa and Markwood •Moyhu •Myrrhee •North Wangaratta •Oxley •Peechelba •Springhurst •Tarrawingee •Whitfield •Whitlands •Whorouly RCoW; Gateway Health; The Centre, NHW 4.3.2.2 Deliver programs and activities that facilitate Senior Festival annual event in October and local RCoW, DOH, NESAY, Uniting Care, NHW Stronger understanding of the needs and issues between Ongoing Seniors Festival held every year in October intergenerational interaction and foster community community meals ; Cyber Safety Day; generations inclusion NHW Drumming group (a partnership with NHW and Wangaratta West Primary School)
4.3.2.3 Provide support to community groups and organisations Do Care program - a friendly visiting program DHS & RCoW; NHW; Community Accessibility; that seek opportunities for innovation, collaboration and managed by RCoW and operated with the assistance NEMACC community strengthening of volunteers; - NHW Mobility Garden - King Valley CALD Seniors and King Valley Community Transport pilot project 4.3.2.4 Continue to support the delivery of diverse, innovative Cyber Safety Day program; Freeza events for young RCoW, NESAY, Uniting Care, The Centre, NHW, YMCA, Youth Mural Wall completed July 2014; and engaging events people (a minimum of 5 per year); Youth Mural Wall Goulburn Ovens GOTAFE Freeza Programs completed include: Rockpool for disengaged youth; Youth Survey; Walk to School event; Unbranded; Youth week and the Battle of the program, Youth Summit, Down By the River, Pop up Bands, Summer in the Parks events, Down by the Park River, Pop up Park
4.3.2.5 * Volunteer opportunities throughout Council programs, NAIDOC day; NHW Volunteer Program The Centre, Volunteer Management Program – services and events are publicised and supported: Volunteer Skills Bank, NHW
• Promoting the benefits of volunteering and supporting Gateway Health continues to support and recruit to Gateway Health, The Centre - Skills Bank alternative volunteering opportunities; the 50 strong team of volunteers.
• Working with agencies to promote and recognize Council is working to recognise and reward volunteers Community Pride, The Centre - Skills Bank, YMCA and volunteers in particular the Volunteer Appreciation event Travellers Aid; RCoW undertaken annually
• Continuing to support volunteer recognition activities; Volunteer appreciation event on 14 May 2014 with a The Centre - Skills Bank and lunch and a footpath parade through the CBD
• Advocating to minimise barriers to volunteering Advocating for new and innovative volunteer Community Pride, The Centre - Skills Bank, YMCA and opportunities through the Volunteer Appreciation Travellers Aid event on 14 May 2014 4.3.2.6 * Provide facility based and outreach library services that The Wangaratta Library provides online access to • High Country Library Corporation • Goulburn can be accessed by all residents through the High resources and databases; programs for children and Ovens TAFE Country Library Corporation school holiday activities; books and talking books for
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y g the visually impaired. In addition the Home Library Service provides free access for members who cannot physically visit the library. Library staff select material based on indicated preferences and interests, with 18 volunteers collecting and delivering material to their residences
4.3.3 Provide the opportunity for everyone to 4.3.3.1 * Advocate for the provision of public programs and Rural Access Worker advocacy, Access and Inclusion RCoW; NHW; DHS Increased collaboration between stakeholders, agencies CAIP Community Survey from 1 March to 31 March participate fully and contribute to the social, venues being accessible to disadvantaged sectors in the Plan revision, and networks on projects that support family cohesion 2015 economic and cultural life community 4.3.3.2 Inform the community about arts, culture and heritage RCoW will continue to support and organise the RCoW Ongoing social media feeds for events events and programs annual Australia Day event. Community notice board, WPAC website and Facebook 4.3.4 Continue to actively participate in networks 4.3.4.1 *Support the Youth Council to develop skills in areas of Coordinate on an annual basis the Youth Council RCoW New Youth Council successfully endorsed and partnerships to increase and improve leadership, civic service, community service and program to develop leadership skills young people’s access to community life advocacy for youth issues: • Implement Youth Strategy Review of Youth Strategy following on from Youth RCoW Youth survey conducted in March 2015 Summit Youth Summit to be held 14 April 2015
• Continue to support the ‘Youth Space’; and Lobby for planning of a Youth Centre (Space) RCoW
Support physical activities to encourage a healthy lifestyle The development of a Youth Mural Wall. The Centre RCoW ; The Centre Youth Mural Wall successfully completed for young people. AAA (Access for All Abilities) HSE (Healthy Sporting Environments) RSR (Regional Sport and Recreation) 4.4 A Safe and Protected Community 4.4.1 Minimise or prevent harm from alcohol, 4.4.1.1 Implement proactive programs and approaches to The Health Promotion team at Gateway Health is RCoW ; Gateway Health; NHW, VicPol, Wangaratta tobacco and other drugs reduce harm from substance and alcohol use working with RCOW to reduce alcohol related harm in Licensees RCOW. The goal is - To increase the number of interventions/ opportunities where women of reproductive age (18-35) are exposed to healthy alcohol consumption behaviours in RCoW by June 2017” NHW Alcohol screening tool research project; NHW support for patients and staff to give up smoking; Referral links to Gateway Health for smoking cessation programs and alcohol and drug programs; Wangaratta Liquor Accord; Rotary Club ICE forum
4.4.1.2 * Identify public places within the CBD and elsewhere Youth events promoted as smoke free; NHW is smoke RCoW and NHW where smoking restrictions can be enforced free; Smoking is banned in playgrounds and children's sporting events
4.4.1.3 Support approaches that promote healthier attitudes to RCoW youth events promoted as drug/alcohol and RCoW ; Gateway Health; The Centre; NHW, VicPol, drinking alcohol smoke free. In addition The Health Promotion team at Licensees Gateway Health is working with RCoW to Reduce the Harmful use of Alcohol. - Background Paper completed - Review of effective Screening and Brief Interventions completed - Two alcohol screening and brief intervention trials – commenced in Wangaratta and creation of alcohol and pregnancy brochure. The Centre program HSE (Healthy Sporting Environments) Good Sports; NHW Health Promotion and Social Marketing through the Chronicle; The Wangaratta Liquor Accord
4.4.1.4 Investigate ways to strengthen regulation of alcohol Participation in the Wangaratta Liquor Accord VicPol, local licencees, RCoW, NESAY; TAC, Vicroads supply and reform of liquor licensing via the Wangaratta Liquor Accord 4.4.2 Increase and improve infrastructure and 4.4.2.1 Continue to support driver safety programs including L2P Cool Heads Wangaratta program ; VicPol, North East Road Safe, RCoW, NESAY; TAC, Higher level of people reporting that they feel safe An ongoing annual program to educate young and programs that support safer neighbourhoods program and older driver programs L2P learner driver program Vicroads inexperienced drivers of risks. Ongoing program utilising volunteers to assist learner drivers
4.4.2.2 Encourage development to incorporate designs that Street Lighting Project @ HP Barr Reserve and RCoW enhance community safety Showgrounds 4.4.2.3 * Participate in and promote community safety forums Wangaratta Liquor Accord RCoW, Wangaratta Police, Department of Justice Wangaratta Liquor Accord such as Neighbourhood Watch and the Community (funding partner) South Wangaratta Action Group Safety Committee (SWAG) and Westend Community Group and 4.4.2.4 * Partner with the police and other allied agencies in The development of playground/BBQ facilities at: Auskick, Junior Football league and Wangaratta Vicpol participation on MPHWP forum preventing anti-social behaviour and promoting - Mitchell Ave, Yarrunga and District Cricket Assoc and Department of Justice community wellbeing issues - Westend (funding partner) Cyberbullying forum for year 9 students on 20 May 4.4.2.5 * Address safety and access concerns in recreation areas The HP Barr Reserve and Showgrounds (Parklands) and open space particularly for pedestrian pathways: for lighting and drainage project example, lighting
Page 63 of 237 4.4.3 * Support our community to be resilient 4.4.3.1 Develop and implement integrated and responsive plans Wangaratta Municipal Fire Management Plan 2013- RCoW, DHS, CFA, SES Regional environmental project Resilient to support the community and increase their resilience to 2015 finalised. An implementation plan is being Communities Facilities commencing 2015 environment challenges and disasters developed and the plan will be subject to revision in 2015. Municipal Emergency Management Plan. 4.4.3.2 * Advocate for appropriate support and response to the The Environmental Sustainability Strategy was RCoW Eco Living Trailer and Sustainable House Day events social needs related to a variable climate endorsed in Dec 2014
4.4.3.3 * Work with emergency services and other agencies to Municipal Emergency Management Planning is RCoW, CFA, SES , VicPol & Redcross support communities in times of crisis and emergencies reviewed. A revised Heatwave Plan is underway. identifying their needs to achieve recovery from There are 4 designated neighbourhood safer places emergency crisis situations (NSP) at Eldorado, Glenrowan, Cheshunt and Whitfield
4.4.4 Create environments that protect residents and 4.4.4.1 Develop policies and guidelines based on best practice Ultraviolet and Radiation Protection Policy RCoW visitors from harmful UV radiation levels of UV protection for facilities in outdoor areas
4.4.5 Through an increased understanding of the 4.4.5.1 Build capacity with relevant stakeholders, agencies and Preventing Violence Against Woman through LG Women's Health Goulburn NE and DOJ Family violence incident rates persons and groups at risk of family violence, networks to collaborate on initiatives that enhance family Network and Hume Crime Prevention Network implement appropriate initiatives to create a cohesion safer community for everyone 4.4.5.2 Advocate to uphold and advance women’s rights by influencing policy, systems and structures that enable good health and safety for women and girls
4.4.5.3 Support the Hume Region Preventing Violence Against Preventing Violence Against Woman through LG LG Network Women and Children Regional Strategy 2013-2017 Network
4.5 Healthy Lifestyles
4.5.1 Support education programs, increased 4.5.1.1 Integrate oral health promotion into existing healthy NHW Smile for Miles program NHW information and activities that encourage a eating initiatives positive and holistic approach to a healthy life
4.5.1.2 Improve access to drinking water in public places
4.5.1.3 Support the community to make good health choices RCoW, Gateway Health and NHW Gateway Health and NHW have developed two social marketing campaigns – ‘Communities latching on to breastfeeding’ and ‘…creating a drink safe community’ Gateway Health has submitted an Ethics application approved for community-based participatory action research project ‘Wangaratta Local People, Local Food Solutions’; Community Food for All network
4.5.1.4 Increase knowledge about how to access fresh nutritious Gateway Health/NHW community consultation for the RCoW, Gateway Health and NHW Food for All logo adopted by Community Food for All food and local physical activity options Food Box grant with West End Action Group, forum to brand local healthy eating initiatives Dirrawarra Indigenous Network, Goolumbardi Women’s group and Borinya Secondary College parents. NHW Local People Local Food solutions project and Healthy Food 4.5.1.5 Support the CHPCP Healthy Eating Plan 2012-2017 NHW funded CHPCP Health Promotion agency which CHPCP which includes NHW ,RCoW and Gateway Council Community Engagement Planner has has prioritised healthy eating Health facilitated in local food solutions research project for people with low income families
4.5.2 Develop infrastructure, programs and resources 4.5.2.1 Create opportunities for people to participate in travel, Informal Recreation Project funding application, Walk RCoW; AAA ( Access for All Abilities) – for people with that support and facilitate affordable active sport and active recreation to School Program with eight primary schools a disability; RDV ; YMCA, Ovens Goulburn GOTAFE living participating in 2014
4.5.2.2 Ensure environments for physical activity are safe, inclusive Improved playground and BBQ in Mitchell Avenue and RCoW and The Centre through AAA (Access for All Physical access audits of community infrastructure are 1. Mitchell Ave and Westend playgrounds completed and accessible Westend; Lighting grant obtained for improvements at Abilities) and HSE (Healthy Sporting Environments); completed June 2014; 2. Liberty the Showgrounds and HP Barr Reserve; Installation of Lions Club of Wangaratta Swing installed August 2014 a Liberty Swing 4.5.2.3 Identify opportunities to ensure indigenous arts, culture Support of the Taste of Harmony program in RCoW, NEMA, Dirrawarra Indigenous Network Cultural and social wellbeing of the community is and heritage activities are accessible for all conjunction with NEMA ; DIN supported with NIADOC enhanced and Proud and Deadly Awards
4.5.2.4 * Develop a combined Walking/Cycling Strategy Pursuing funding through RDV RCoW and RDV Still pursuing funding
4.5.2.5 * Work with key groups to establish and promote Informal Recreation Project ; Walk to School program RCoW, Sport and Rec Vic; YMCA and Goulburn Ovens Informal Recreation project approved 2014 to fund unstructured recreation opportunities such as exercise GOTAFE unstructured recreation opportunities via exercise stations and walking circuits stations and walking circuits. Walk to School Program 2014 was successfully implemented and Wangaratta shared path map printed
Page 64 of 237 4.5.3 Support and advocate for affordable access to 4.5.3.1 Support home gardening, urban agriculture, Council is facilitating five forums through the Wangaratta Local Food Security Network includes healthy food neighbourhood orchards and community gardens in "Community Food for All" program which will identify RCoW and Gateway Health specific communities community needs and interconnect with a multitude of agencies, community groups and government bodies
4.5.3.2 Integrate action on healthy eating by developing Support for the Care Van at the Westend community Healthy food is more accessible and affordable activities across business development, infrastructure, land use planning, environmental sustainability and human services 4.5.3.3 Support new and existing community fresh food initiatives The existing H P Barr Community Garden and RCoW , Gateway Health and NHW particularly in identified food desert locations developing the Will Street, Community Garden. Food security audits completed in RCOW (GIS maps, baseline data, surveys, and mapping) which identified ‘food deserts’ for fresh fruit & vegetables as part of the ‘Healthy Food Connect Model’; Healthy Food Connect produced maps identifying food desert locations 4.5.3.4 Include provision of fresh nutritious food in community and YMCA have adopted a soft drink free zone at WISAC Council event guidelines
4.5.3.5 Support programs that encourage the sharing of Council community directory and regular community knowledge about growing food across generations and feeds into social media ie wesite, Facebook etc. cultural groups Construction of a vegetable garden at Wangaratta Men's Shed; Community gardens in schools and public areas
4.5.3.6 Continue to build on the emerging community food forum Developing the Will Street, Community Garden. CHPCP network to support local food systems Wangaratta Local Food Security Network - supporting Community Food for All and Healthy Food Connect
4.5.4 4.5.4.1 Promote accessible health checks NHW support workplace health checks, NAIDOC Day NHW Support the community to better understand Health checks and Lions Club Swap Meet health their own health needs checks 4.5.4.2 Enhance local health promotion activities that involve the Community Food for All and Healthy Food Connect; CHPCP community in decision making about their own health Local people local food solutions research - supporting needs local community member to identify what makes it easy/hard/easier to eat well for families on low incomes; Alcohol screening and brief intervention trial by Gateway Health; Increase the capacity for practise nurses in RCoW to screen for alcohol and provide brief intervention if needed via training sessions
4.5.4.3 Design programs to increase people’s levels of health Gateway Health is developing a community-based Gateway Health and Deakin University literacy Health Literacy project with Deakin University (Ophelia Project). Trial beginning in June 2014
4.5.5 4.5.5.1 Promote health benefits of participating in outdoor - Recreation and Open Space Strategies 2012 support RCoW The Community is more physically active activities such as bush walking, off road cycling, fishing the promotion and planning for outdoor recreational Auspiced by the RCoW on behalf of the Hume Region activities in the municipality - The Local Government Network Hume Region Significant Tracks and Trails Strategy 2013-2022 adopted in June 2014 identifies and Protect and enhance the natural environment encourages increased use and awareness of tracks including parklands, waterways and reserves to and trails in the region. benefit community health and wellbeing 4.5.5.2 Implement approved actions in the Environmental Environmental and Sustainable Strategy out for public RCoW Sustainability Strategy exhibition Sept 2014. This Strategy focuses on Water Security; Resilient Growth and Development; Community Wellbeing; Sustainable Resoures Use, Waste, Recycling and Pollution; Mobility, Access and Peak Oil; Increases in alternative energy to reduce greenhouse impacts; Maintain agribusiness productivity and protection of the Natural Environment
4.5.5.3 Prepare management plans for all the natural areas Refer to the above Environmental and sustainable RCoW managed by Council Strategy and Open Space Strategy
4.5.5.4 Contribute to the development and implementation of The development of the Hume Region Significant NELGN, RDV The Hume Region Significant Tracks and Trails the Hume Region Tracks and Trails Strategy Tracks and Trails strategy Strategy was endorsed in May 2014 by the North East Local Government Network and is available on the RCoW website 4.5.5.5 * Develop a long term strategy for enhancing the passive Open Space Strategy. RCoW; Dirrawarra Network; NECMA Bullawah Cultural Trail funding approved and is in recreational use of waterways, including the Ovens and -Bullawah Cultural Trail along the Ovens River - progress King Rivers as a major attraction and focus with a minimal Plans for development of a fishing trail in municipal impact on the natural environment creeks
4.5.5.6 * Provide for additional seating, rest and refresh facilities Informal Recreation project funded RCoW along pathways and in recreational areas
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4.6 Economic Resilience
4.6.1 Improve the health and wellbeing for those 4.6.1.1 Develop and implement strategies that break the cycle of Council to develop a Electronic Gaming Machine Wangaratta Liquor Accord committee - RCoW, Vicpol, Increase provision and access of education and training Pangerang Food Swap Project who are socio-economically disadvantaged poverty and increase opportunities for financial Policy; NHW Aboriginal Employment Plan; Gateway NHW, Gateway Health options security/resilience and improved health and wellbeing Health - Bridges Out of Poverty Training
4.6.1.2 Work collaboratively with local employers and other levels Skilled Migration program; Multicultural Strategy RCoW - Economic Development, NEMA of government to implement programs that will increase 2014-2017; North East Multicultural Association employment opportunities (NEMA)
4.6.1.3 Develop opportunities that support diverse educational NHW Education Unit NHW and training opportunities locally
4.6.2 * Maintain an environment which is supportive 4.6.2.1 Advocate for the provision of high quality Participation in "Black Spot" process to identify mobile Increased access to quality internet and mobile phone of business growth and workforce sustainability telecommunication services throughout all areas of the service problem areas coverage municipality
4.6.2.2 * Investigate opportunities to attract new industry and -Provision of baby feed/change facilities to encourage RCoW; Gateway Health; Travellers Aid South Wangaratta Urban Renewal Masterplan (bulky Baby feed and change facilities now provided in the business and support existing enterprises local shopping -Proposal goods and large retail development); Regional Living Co-Store and by Travellers Aid in King George for future supermarket to be located in identified food Expo; Promotional video of Wangaratta CBD; and Home Gardens deserts -Support food Workforce Strategy Successful delegation received with flow on benefits growers to sell direct to the public through farm gate to be determined in the future sales or mobile food stalls. Be flexible applying regulations for signage and roadside sales to support alternative fresh food distribution. - In August 2014 Council and Economic Development hosted industry delegates from the Jiangsu Province to encourage business opportunities - Successful grant through Economic Development has enabled the Small Business Wangaratta Campaign in September 2014 to encourage use of social media for small business
4.6.2.3 * Assist education and training providers to provide NHW Education Unit; Student Placements, VETIS NHW Improved skilled workforce and employment Regional Living Expo, Hume Workforce Strategy; workforce training and up skilling which matches industry training program, Links with Melbourne University opportunities Promotional video of Wangaratta CDB. needs
4.6.2.4 * Work with relevant agencies to support new residents Skilled Migration program; Multicultural Strategy RCoW - Economic Development, NEMA, MAV Regional Living Expo; RCoW is the regional certification and migrants in the municipality 2014-2017; North East Multicultural Association body for skilled migrants; meetings with NEMA, MAV (NEMA) and Multicultural Committee and Victorian LG Multicultural Issues Network
* denotes an action within the Council Plan
Page 66 of 237 18.1.1.3 (11.2.3.2) WANGARATTA AQUATIC PLAN FOR THE FUTURE
Page 67 of 237 Rural City of Wangaratta Aquatic Plan for the future
Page 68 of 237 Contents
1. Executive Summary ...... 1
2. Wangaratta’s Current Aquatic Landscape...... 3 Wangaratta Indoor Sports and Aquatic Centre ...... 3 Olympic Pool ...... 3 Yarrunga Pool ...... 3 Table 1: Facility Open Hours ...... 4 Visitation ...... 4 Graph 1: Aquatic Facilities – Visitation Rates; 2004 – 2005 to 2013 – 2014 ...... 4 3. Why do we need to redevelop our Aquatic Facilities? ...... 5 Infrastructure challenges ...... 5 Meeting community needs ...... 6 Financial pressure and sustainability ...... 6
4. What is our preferred plan for the future? ...... 7 New outdoor 50 metre pool at WISAC ...... 7 New Hydrotherapy Pool at WISAC ...... 8 New no-depth Splash Park at Mitchell Avenue Playground ...... 9 Figure 3: Impression of proposed splash park at Mitchell Avenue Playground ...... 9 Closure of Olympic Pool and development of the site for community recreation use ...... 9 Closure of Yarrunga Aquatic Facility ...... 10 How much will it cost? ...... 10 5. Why is this our preferred plan? ...... 11 It makes financial sense ...... 11 It delivers infrastructure that meets the long term needs of the community ...... 11 It creates quality, dynamic and accessible aquatic infrastructure that meets community need ...... 11 It provides economic opportunities ...... 12
6. Achieving our Plan ...... 13 Financial Commitments and Funding Opportunities: ...... 13 Proposed Milestones...... 13
7. Aquatic Plan Development History ...... 14 Rural City of Wangaratta Aquatic Strategy ...... 14 8. Current Aquatic Facilities – Operational Costs ...... 15
Page 69 of 237 Graph 2: Aquatic Costs; 2004 – 2005 to 2013 – 2014 ...... 15 Graph 3: Aquatic Facilities – Cost Subsidy ...... 16
9. Aquatic Trends...... 17 National and State Participation Trends...... 17 Local Trends ...... 18
10. Regional Benchmarking...... 19
11. Other options ...... 20 Option 1 ...... 20 Option 2 ...... 21 Option 3 ...... 22 Option 4 ...... 23 12. Conclusion ...... 24
Page 70 of 237 1. Executive Summary
This aquatic plan has developed from extensive work undertaken over an eight year period, the focus of which is the long term future provision of aquatic facilities for the Rural City of Wangaratta.
The essential question posed in the plan is:
What type of sustainable aquatic facility provision do we aim to provide to the Wangaratta community for the next 50 years?
Our community is evolving, increasingly diverse and ageing. We must be innovative and offer inclusive aquatic facilities that meet the demands of a changing population. We need to cater for our community’s desire for flexible leisure opportunities, provide possibilities for traditional aquatic programming, and address the health and well-being needs of all age groups. In addition we aim to provide sustainable facilities that will meet the needs of the community on a local and regional level.
The implications of this proposed aquatic development have been determined based on a platform for future social, environmental and economic sustainability. Five options were considered with the following multi-faceted recommendation being presented:
1. The development of an outdoor 50 metre pool - to be co-located at the Wangaratta Indoor Sports and Aquatic Centre (WISAC) which will provide the universally accepted standard for lap swimmers, aquatic education and competitive training for swimming events.
Partnered with the existing 25 metre pool this facility would create a regionally significant aquatic facility and be eligible for state level swimming events as well as hosting additional aquatic sports such as water polo.
2. The addition of a hydrotherapy pool - to be located at WISAC which will ensure adequate provision for aquatic therapy and aqua fitness programs at a time when the portion of our overall population over 65 years-of-age is projected to rise from 16% to over 25% by 2026.
3. The development of a toddlers/wading outdoor pool to be co-located at WISAC, to compliment the new outdoor 50m pool.
4. A splash park - to be located at Mitchell Avenue Playground in the Yarrunga neighbourhood which will provide a unique, free summer aquatic experience and be versatile for year round use, with flexibility for conversion to meet family activities in the cooler months.
5. Plan for the future redevelopment of the Olympic Pool and Yarrunga Aquatic Facility sites for appropriate recreational purposes in partnership with the community, that meet the needs of the local neighbourhoods and the wider community.
6. Progress the closure of the Yarrunga Aquatic Facility AFTER the construction of the Splash Park at Mitchell Avenue is complete.
7. Progress the closure of the Olympic Pool facility AFTER the construction of the new 50m outdoor pool is complete.
This recommendation is based on the following considerations:
1. Provision of infrastructure that meets the long term health and wellbeing needs of our community.
2. Improved capacity for operational and financial efficiencies.
Page 71 of 237 3. Accessibility for the community – affordable, high quality and well planned infrastructure that all residents and visitors can access.
4. Ability to strengthen the provision of innovative and stimulating outdoor recreational facilities for our community.
5. Ability to provide aquatic infrastructure that facilitates use at a social, recreational, and competitive level.
6. Ability and capacity to implement – from a community, financial and infrastructure perspective this model provides the strongest position for implementation.
Page 72 of 237 2. Wangaratta’s Current Aquatic Landscape
Currently the Rural City of Wangaratta’s aquatic facilities are dispersed throughout urban Wangaratta at three different locations:
• The Wangaratta Indoor Sports and Aquatic Centre (WISAC) • The Olympic Pool • The Yarrunga Family Swim Centre
There are also other aquatic facilities within the municipality including:
• Moyhu Primary School Swimming Pool • Moore’s Swimming – Mason Street, Wangaratta
Wangaratta Indoor Sports and Aquatic Centre
The Wangaratta Indoor Sports and Aquatic Centre (WISAC) opened in 2002. The Council owned facility is currently managed by the YMCA Victoria. The facility is a regionally significant health and wellness centre incorporating infrastructure beyond aquatics, including:
• Six squash/racquetball courts; • three basketball/volleyball courts; • group fitness rooms; • a gym; • a crèche; and • a café.
Aquatic facilities incorporate:
• a 25 metre, eight lane pool built to current competition level requirements; • an eight metre by ten metre program pool designed for aged and disabled access with full ramp and assisted lift facilities; and • a leisure pool designed to entertain children including a beach entry and water features.
This facility is located in the Rural City of Wangaratta’s prime sporting precinct known as ‘The Parklands’ which includes netball courts, tennis courts, four sporting ovals, a community centre and a multipurpose showgrounds precinct.
Olympic Pool
Located in Swan Street, Wangaratta, this facility was opened in 1954 and is now 60 years old. This facility includes an unheated 55 yard (50.29 metre), seven lane outdoor swimming pool, a water slide and a twelve metre diameter octagonal toddler’s pool.
Yarrunga Pool
Opened in 1976 and located in Brash Avenue, Wangaratta, this facility is 38 years old. It includes an unheated free form leisure pool and a free-form toddler’s pool with a beach entry. Some limited water play elements exist in the toddler’s pool.
Page 73 of 237 Table 1: Facility Open Hours
WISAC Olympic Yarrunga
Year Round 23 Nov – 10 Mar 16 Nov – 2 Mar
6am - 9pm 3:30pm – 6:30pm (weekdays) 3:30pm – 6:30pm (weekdays) (weekdays) 1:00pm – 6:30pm (school 1:00pm – 6:30pm (school holidays) 8am - 5pm (Sat) holidays) 1:00pm – 6:00pm (weekends 8:30am - 7pm (Sun) 1:00pm – 6:0pm (weekends)
Visitation
Based on actual figures to 31/3/2015, there are estimated to be 393,425 total annual visits to the Wangaratta Indoor Sports and Aquatic Centre in 2014 -15 compared to 383,756 in 2013 – 2014.
Aquatic visitation figures to 31/3/2015 have been estimated to comprise of 167,206 total annual visits in 2014-15, compared to 131,774 visits in 2013 -14. This represents a 21% increase in visitations to our aquatic facilities, as detailed:
Venue 2014/15 2013/14 % Yarrunga Family 8,334 (-3%) 8,558 5% of aquatic visitation Swim Centre Olympic Pool 8,029 (-30%) 11,556 5% of aquatic visitation WISAC – aquatic 150,843 (+26%) 111,660 90% of aquatic visitation
The following graph shows the visitation numbers for the aquatic facilities within the municipality over the last decade.
As can be seen, currently WISAC accounts for 90% of aquatic visitations whilst attendances at both Yarrunga and Olympic have fallen by 7% and 27% respectively over the last ten years. Combined, both of these facilities annually serve just 10% of the total annual aquatic attendances in Wangaratta.
Graph 1: Aquatic Facilities – Visitation Rates; 2004 – 2005 to 2014 – 2015
Annual Attendances
2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 Yarrunga 2009-10 Olympic 2008-9 2007-8 WISAC -acquatic 2006-7 WISAC - all facilities 2005-6 2004-5 0 100,000 200,000 300,000 400,000 500,000
Page 74 of 237 In 2014-15, despite the formation of a community action group dedicated to the retention of the Yarrunga Family Swim Centre attendances declined, from 8,558 visits in 2013-14 to 8,334 in 2014-15. The Olympic Pool also experienced a decline in visitation, from 11,556 visits in 2013-14 to 8,029 in 2014-15.
In contrast visitation to the Wangaratta Indoor Sports and Aquatic Centre has maintained between 278,000 and 286,000 visits every year from 2009-10 onwards. Current estimates from 2014-15 are on track to continue this historical level of visitation.
3. Why do we need to redevelop our Aquatic Facilities?
As part of the process of establishing our preferred plan for the future, it is important that we understand why we need to address the question of aquatic facility provision within the municipality.
As the key provider of aquatic facilities within the municipality it is vital that Council planning and delivery occurs in a strategic, responsible and quality way. With this is mind, the following factors have driven our review and recommendation:
Infrastructure challenges
A key consideration in the review of our aquatic facilities has been the ability of the existing infrastructure to meet the current and future needs of our community. Extensive technical assessments and facility reviews have determined that both the Olympic Pool and the Yarrunga Aquatic facility are either at or nearing the end of their asset life. Both facilities require structural redevelopments to ensure they can meet the long term needs of the community.
In particular, the technical assessment undertaken in 2014 by Hydrautech Designs Pty Ltd found that the Yarrunga ‘main pool structure is in poor condition’ with the ‘pool shell showing signs of significant heaving.’ Large cracks were noted in the pool walls and the top of several pool walls were noted as being visibly off-level along their length. Crucially, it was noted that at the time of the inspection the pool was not in operation and therefore not being actively refilled with waters, as it would normally be during the swimming season. It has not been drained by staff but had drained naturally ‘indicating significant leaking from the pool structure.’
Final observations by Hydrautech noted that the necessary repair work was significant enough to be comparable to the cost of demolition and reconstruction of an entity new pool shell.
Additional off-season evaluations are being made by structural engineers concerning the integrity of the building structures at the Olympic Pool after the collapse of a wall in the changerooms. Construction techniques have changed since the development of this site and great care must be taken to ensure that the facilities are safe for residents to use until the development endorsed in this plan is implemented.
Ageing infrastructure, including filtration systems and pipework at both sites has resulted in an inability to meet peak demands across the summer season. In addition, poor amenities require significant redevelopment that would demand large financial commitments. Initial concept planning estimates that over $800,000 is required to redevelop the supporting infrastructure at the Olympic Pool site alone.
Maintaining multiple sites means that there is a significant duplication of infrastructure including cafés, filtration plants, and changing facilities. These aspects require ongoing maintenance and upgrades and require significant resource allocations. Consolidating these elements allows a strategic approach to the long term planning of infrastructure maintenance and upgrades.
Page 75 of 237 Meeting community needs
Upon assessment it has become evident that neither the Yarrunga Aquatic facility nor the Olympic Pool are currently fit for their community purpose. The quality of amenities, as well as the design and size of the facilities limit their ability to meet recreational and competition uses.
The Olympic Pool shell is built to old and out-dated standards that mean the pool is too long, not wide enough and not deep enough to support competition swimming. The Yarrunga Aquatic Facility is limited in its ability to facilitate learn to swim and swimming activities due to its unique shape and depth.
The program pool at WISAC is currently utilised at maximum capacity. With the population aged over 65 estimated to rise to over 25% of our population in the next 12 years, demand for aqua-therapy and rehabilitation programs will continue to increase. Demand for learn-to-swim programs also mean that they currently utilise the program pool, further reducing its availability for other programs.
However, it is also acknowledged that there is a strong community desire to maintain outdoor aquatic facilities. It is also important that facilities are multi-use and accessible to support use by all people within the municipality.
Financial pressure and sustainability
The current aquatic facilities require significant financial contributions by Council to maintain and operate. Currently the delivery of aquatic facilities within the municipality requires a contribution by Council of $579,912 annually. This cost is likely to continue to grow significantly if the current facilities are retained as the pressure of maintaining ageing infrastructure across multiple sites increases exponentially over time.
The cost of maintaining and operating the current facilities means that the per visit subsidy Council contributes is significant. As an example, in the 2012-2013 summer season, Council’s per visit subsidy for the Yarrunga Aquatic facility was over $21.00 per person for each visit.
Page 76 of 237 4. What is our preferred plan for the future?
The following overview outlines our preferred option for the future development of aquatic facilities within the municipality. The preferred option is based on the informed view that this way forward will achieve the best immediate and long term outcomes for our community.
New outdoor 50 metre and wading pools at WISAC
The development of an outdoor 50 metre pool - to be co-located at the Wangaratta Indoor Sports and Aquatic Centre (WISAC) - will provide the universally accepted standard for lap swimmers, aquatic education and competitive training for swimming events. The new pool would be a 50 metre, 8 lane pool with correct depth for competitive swimming, solar heating, and waveless entry pool-edges.
Partnered with the existing 25 metre pool this facility would create a regionally significant aquatic facility and be eligible for state level swimming events as well as hosting additional aquatic sports such as water polo.
Figure 1: Impression of proposed 50 metre outdoor pool at WISAC
WISAC’s new co-generation technology lends value to the co-location of pools, resulting in energy and cost savings. The WISAC roof space will also allow for solar heating that will facilitate an extension of the outdoor pool season
Co-location of a new 50 metre outdoor pool with the existing 25 metre indoor pool will allow WISAC to host major swimming carnivals and events as well as provide a unique outdoor and indoor recreational swimming experience.
Also planned for the facility is a wading pool that will enable safe and interactive play for smaller children. A small splash play centre is also planned to realise a family friendly aquatic and health facility.
Page 77 of 237 New Hydrotherapy Pool at WISAC
The addition of a hydrotherapy pool - to be located at WISAC - will ensure adequate provision for aquatic therapy and aqua fitness programs at a time when the portion of our overall population over 65 years-of-age is projected to rise from 16% to over 25% in 2026. The new hydrotherapy pool will be located in an area of the facility that provides easier access and greater privacy for people using the pool.
The additional hydrotherapy pool will reduce demand on the existing facility, allowing it to be further utilised for indoor swimming education.
Figure 2: Impression of proposed hydrotherapy pool at WISAC
The additional facilities established at WISAC will support the development of a premier health and recreation precinct that will provide exceptional facilities for the community and visitors. The WISAC facility will offer the capacity to provide a range of programs, services and events to the municipality and surrounding areas.
The additional aquatic facility developments will be accompanied by an upgrade and increase in change room facilities, as well as expansion of supporting aquatic plant.
Page 78 of 237 New no-depth Splash Park at Mitchell Avenue Playground
A splash park - to be located at Mitchell Avenue Playground in the Yarrunga neighbourhood - will provide a unique, free to access, aquatic and recreational experience for the community. The facility will be a zero depth design that will combine water and non-water elements to create a stimulating and engaging recreational space for children and their families. The splash park will be versatile enabling year round use with flexibility for conversion to meet family activities in the cooler months.
The facility will be developed within the established Mitchell Avenue Playground and will add to the play and community infrastructure that has recently been developed. The playground will become a recreational precinct that will provide accessible and inclusive play opportunities for the local neighbourhood and the wider community.
Figure 3: Impression of proposed splash park at Mitchell Avenue Playground
Closure of Olympic Pool and development of the site for community recreation use
To support the consolidation of aquatic facilities, the Olympic Pool site will only be closed after the development and opening of the new 50 metre outdoor pool. The site will be redeveloped to an appropriate recreational purpose which will be determined through consultation with the community.
The new use of the site will reflect the recreational and social needs the local neighbourhood and the wider community.
Page 79 of 237 Closure of Yarrunga Aquatic Facility
After the establishment of the splash park at Mitchell Avenue Playground, the Yarrunga Aquatic Facility will be closed and the site redeveloped. The future planning for the site will be done in consultation with the community to ensure its purpose is appropriate for the neighbourhood and wider municipality.
The closure of the Yarrunga Aquatic Facility will allow for the consolidation of recreation and community facilities within the neighbourhood, and allow for new high quality and accessible facilities to be developed and used on a year round basis.
How much will it cost?
Initial planning of the project indicates that the scope of works will require a significant financial commitment. The following figures indicate the estimated total cost of the project.
WISAC Developments – new 50 metre outdoor pool, new wading pool, and new hydrotherapy pool. Including all supporting infrastructure. - $12 Million
Mitchell Avenue Playground - Splash Park - $500,000
Demolition/Redundancy Works across Yarrunga and Olympic Pool sites - $1 Million
Total Capital Expenditure - $13.5 Million
The capacity to fund the development of the project will be supported by several different financial opportunities including State and Federal Government funding, Council contribution and community contributions.
Page 80 of 237 5. Why is this our preferred plan?
It makes financial sense
A significant driver in the need to plan for our aquatic facilities has been the ability to develop a model that is more financially sustainable for Council and the community. The current facilities require significant upgrades. Even if these upgrades were funded the age of the infrastructure would continue to pose a financial burden long term to Council and the community.
A major factor in the option to locate an outdoor 50 metre pool with an existing indoor facility is the increased efficiencies in the operating costs. Preliminary estimates of the aquatic options considered as part of this plan indicate that there would be a significant annual operational savings derived from the co-location of aquatic facilities (estimated conservatively at $50,000 per year). These savings would result from a combined consolidation of staffing, infrastructure and maintenance costs.
This option is also more cost efficient for Council to achieve than many of the other options considered. It aligns with current State and Federal policy in relation to recreational and aquatic facilities and as such enhances opportunities to secure funding.
It delivers infrastructure that meets the long term needs of the community
This option considers and responds to the needs that the community will have for aquatic infrastructure long term. It considers our population growth, our changing demographics and social trends, and our financial and operational capacity to maintain significant community infrastructure.
This option is focused on providing high quality, accessible aquatic options that everyone can enjoy. The infrastructure will be designed and developed to support a variety of recreational, community and sporting uses with a focus on flexibility and inclusiveness.
This option consolidates infrastructure to enable a greater capacity to maintain and operate the facilities. It considers the life of the assets, and the need to develop infrastructure in a financially, socially and environmentally responsible way.
It creates quality, dynamic and accessible aquatic infrastructure that meets community need
The co-location of facilities at WISAC, and in particular the development of an outdoor 50 metre pool at the site, will present increased aquatic opportunities for residents and visitors:
Lap swimming as a form of fitness incorporates some of the most frequent visitors to the WISAC facility. YMCA - Victoria records report that Swimming for Fitness ‘casual swimming’ (not including swimming lessons, aquatic programs, birthday parties or school events) are currently at 87,962 facility visits during 2013-14 for WISAC. Swimming Club members currently hold eight training sessions at WISAC each week (five mornings and three afternoons). This equates to 125 weekly pool visits and 6,000 annual visits. Swimming for Sport Water polo’s (a sport formerly played in Wangaratta) needs cannot be met at the Olympic pool site. A new 50 metre pool a WISAC would provide appropriate facilities for this sport.
12,000 annual visits were recorded at the Olympic Pool in 2013-14. Many Swimming for Recreation of these visitors were customers seeking a traditional summer 50 metre recreational opportunity and school swimming events.
Page 81 of 237 Currently hosted at WISAC: Victorian Country - Short Course Swimming Championships (two day event, 500 swimmers, 1000 spectators), Ovens and Murray Short Course Championships (one day event, 130 swimmers, 120 spectators), School events are currently hosted at the Olympic Pool only. Swimming Events Future possibilities: Victorian Country - Long Course Swimming championships (three day event, 700 swimmers, 2500 paying spectators), Club Swimming Camps, School District Championships and flow on economic benefits
Through the provision of its improved facilities, the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre will become a “one stop shop” for all aquatic needs servicing the entire local community for all its recreational and formal swimming requirements, with the new 50m outdoor pool, toddlers/wading pool and a new hydrotherapy pool for the benefit of our aging population. In addition, these facilities will provide the capacity for Wangaratta to host both regional and state competition level swimming events.
The development of a zero depth splash park at the Mitchell Avenue Playground will develop an intriguing and unique asset for the community. The facility will be free to access and use, supporting enjoyment for all families within the municipality. The play equipment will be designed to be multi- functional - allowing it to be converted for non-water recreational play uses during winter. This will help to establish the Mitchell Avenue Playground as a premier recreational and play space for the local neighbourhood and the wider community.
It provides economic opportunities
The proposed development allows the opportunity for the attraction of aquatic events and competitions. Already, the Wangaratta Indoor Sports and Aquatic Centre has hosted the Victorian Country Short Course Championships three times in the last four years. Standard estimations on the economic impact of sports tourism in a community states that each visitor contributes an average of $249 per person, per day – extrapolating this data, the direct economic impact of this event contributes over $371,200 to Wangaratta’s economy.
The Victorian Country Long Course Championships, undertaken by Swimming Victoria annually attracts more than 700 participants over three days from 40+ individual clubs. One hundred individual events attract over 2500 spectators. The estimated direct economic impact of attracting such an event to Wangaratta would be $2.4 million. In 2014 the Victorian Country Long Course Championships were held at WAVES in Wodonga.
Page 82 of 237 6. Achieving our Plan
Financial Commitments and Funding Opportunities:
Grant programs exist at both the state and federal levels of government that may aid the Rural City of Wangaratta in meeting the cost of a major aquatic re-development. Preliminary consultation with the State Government department Sport and Recreation Victoria have indicated that state funding is unlikely to support the retention of three individual aquatic facilities in Wangaratta and encourage the consolidation and expansion of WISAC in order to broaden overall aquatic offerings to the entire community.
Proposed Milestones
In order to progress the proposed option, aquatic upgrades are proposed to be spread over two stages. These stages are estimates and would be based on the ability to secure funding to facilitate stages.
Stage One – Mitchell Ave Splash Park
Date Action Planning of Splash Park in consultation with the community begins. March 2015 Splash Park planned and budgeted as part of the 2015/2016 budget.
July 2015 Construction of splash park to begin.
Planning for future use of Yarrunga Aquatic Facility land to August 2015 begin
November 2015 Opening of Mitchell Ave Splash park
May 2016 Redevelopment of the Yarrunga Aquatic site
Stage Two – WISAC Redevelopment
Date Action
March – July 2015 Detailed planning of WISAC development commences
Application of 2016-17 Community Facilities Funding Program - Better Pools June 2015 Application to Federal Government’s National Stronger Regions Program
November 2015 Announcements of funding applications
July 2016 Commencement of development
September 2016 Closure and rehabilitation of Olympic Pool site
November 2017 Opening of redeveloped facility
The net cost to Council for the WISAC development would be dependent on the ability to attract State and Federal funding. Council contributions would be budgeted for over the 2015/2016 and 2016/2017
Page 83 of 237 financial years. It is also expected that there would be financial contribution to the project from the local community.
7. Aquatic Plan Development History
Rural City of Wangaratta Aquatic Strategy
The development of the Rural City of Wangaratta Aquatic Strategy commenced in 2006 and underwent two reviews in 2009 and 2010. The purpose of developing an aquatic strategy was to gain an understanding of the immediate and long term requirements of the aquatic facilities in the Rural City of Wangaratta, giving consideration to community needs and organisational resources.
In 2013, Peddle Thorp Architects were engaged to complete detailed technical assessments and concept planning based for our aquatic facilities based on the 2012 Aquatic Strategy.
In 2014, the Rural City of Wangaratta committed to addressing the priority of establishing a clear way forward with the provision of aquatic facilities. The Aquatics Plan 2014 is an extension of the previous work undertaken by Council, including a review of the previous community consultation undertaken, and culminates with a clear and considered recommendation for the future.
Research undertaken as part of the development of the plan includes:
• an assessment of the condition of the aquatic facilities; • an analysis of demographic and participation trends; • a review of broader Council and other relevant planning documents; • an operational assessment of the aquatic facilities; • an assessment of surrounding municipal proposed and existing facilities; • the development of a series of case studies examining how other Councils address ageing pool infrastructure; and • community consultation comprising stakeholder meetings, forums and a comprehensive survey.
During the research and review stage of our planning, a number of important considerations were highlighted for the future provision of aquatic leisure facilities within the municipality:
• The condition of Yarrunga Pool is not sound and requires replacement; • There are declining attendance rates at both the Yarrunga and Olympic pool facilities due to ageing and inadequate facilities; • There is a priority for an additional warm water program pool with a focus on health and rehabilitation; • The operational costs of the current Olympic and Yarrunga outdoor pools will continue to increase exponentially due to the age of the infrastructure; • Replacement or significant repair of the pool shells at Yarrunga and Olympic is cost prohibitive; • There is community demand and need for outdoor aquatic facilities with a focus on informal social aquatic leisure opportunities; and • Current trends and policy in recreation infrastructure development require new facilities to be fully integrated with other related community infrastructure, be multi-purpose in their nature, maximise annual use and provide for a range of community needs.
Page 84 of 237 8. Current Aquatic Facilities – Operational Costs
In 2013-14 operational costs to Council of the WISAC, Olympic and Yarrunga Aquatic centres including management and maintenance fees were $579,912.
Graph 2: Aquatic Costs; 2004 – 2005 to 2013 – 2014
The following graph shows the changes to aquatic costs for Council over the last decade.
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WISAC $200,000 Olympic Yarrunga $150,000
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Since 2004-5 management fees for Council’s three aquatic facilities have increased by 110% for the Olympic Pool and 191% for the Yarrunga Family Swim Centre. Increases in management fees for both these facilities have been attributed to the gradual reduction in pool visitations and rising operational costs.
In 2014-15 the combined management fees for the Olympic Pool and Yarrunga Pool (operating for 15 weeks of the year) cost $40,000 more than the cost to manage the WISAC facility for 52 weeks of the year. As previously stated on page 4, this cost currently represents less than 10% of Wangaratta’s total aquatic attendances.
Page 85 of 237 Graph 3: Aquatic Facilities – Cost Subsidy
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$15.00 WISAC - all facilities WISAC - aquatic $10.00 Olympic Yarrunga $5.00
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The cost subsidy per facility visit is calculated by dividing the total Council outlay on management and operations by the total number of visits annually. The aforementioned graph highlights the disparity between the cost of operating WISAC per facility visit and the two outdoor pools.
Council’s cost subsidy per facility visit in 2013-14 was:
• WISAC - whole facility - $0.92 • WISAC - aquatic - $3.17 • Yarrunga Family Swim Centre - $13.80 • Olympic Pool - $12.41
It should be noted, that the subsidies for 2013-2014 are not reflective of the ordinary contribution made by Council. This rise has been attributed to ‘free-of-charge’ entry days, of which there were five during the 2013-14 summer. These ‘free days’ were provided due to abnormally hot summer temperatures and contributed to 925 extra child and adult visits in 2013-14 compared to 2012-13. Additionally there was 1531 extra school visits resulting from Yarrunga Primary choosing to hold summer activities during hot February weather.
In comparison, the 2012-13 the cost subsidy for the Yarrunga Pool was calculated at $21.59 and more accurately reflects Council’s tangible cost subsidy.
As of the March 2015 to date cost subsidies have been calculated for all three facilities:
• WISAC - whole facility - $1.14 • WISAC - aquatic - $3.39 • Yarrunga Family Swim Centre - $15.53 • Olympic Pool - $13.81
Page 86 of 237 9. Aquatic Trends
Swimming has the third highest participation rate for recreation activities in Wangaratta, surpassed only by walking and cycling. Wangaratta’s Olympic Pool and WISAC are home to the Wangaratta Swimming Club, a small but vibrant organisation that boasts numerous regional and state level competitors and also Olympian and Commonwealth athlete Belinda Hocking as a former member.
With an increasingly older demographic, (Wangaratta’s population over 65 years of age is projected to rise from 16% to over 25% in the next 12 years) aquatic therapy and aqua fitness programs are continually growing in popularity.
National and State Participation Trends
Key recreational participation trends have been identified from a review of National and State research. The 2010 Recreation and Sport Survey (ERASS) provides valuable information about the participation trends for persons aged 15 years and over in Australia and Victoria, as follows:
• In 2010, 82.3% of Australians participated at least once in physical activity for exercise, recreation or sport. Victoria has a slightly higher rate of total participation (83.4%), which has increased from 77.4% in 2001. • The Victorian rate of ‘regular’ participation in physical activity (three or more times per week) increased from 36.5% in 2001 to 48.7% in 2010. This is higher than the national rate of 47.7% • Across all age demographics swimming rated as the third most popular form of recreation both nationally and in Victoria.
Table 2 below provides a list of the top ten physical activities undertaken in Australia and Victoria in 2010.
Table 2: Physical Activity ranking for Victoria and Australia 2010
Rank Australia Victoria Activity Participation Rate Activity Participation Rate (%) (%) 1 Walking 35.9 Walking 36.6 2 Aerobics / Fitness 23.5 Aerobics / Fitness 24.7 3 Swimming 13.0 Swimming 13.5 4 Cycling 11.9 Cycling 12.7 5 Running 10.6 Running 12.7 6 Golf 6.7 Golf 7.3 7 Tennis 6.0 Tennis 6.8 8 Bushwalking Australian Rules 4.8 5.4 Football 9 Football (soccer) 4.8 Basketball 4.8 10 Netball 3.9 Bushwalking 4.6
Source: “Participation in Exercise, Recreation and Sport – Annual Report 2010”.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics’ “Children’s Participation in Cultural and Leisure Activities” (2009) provides information about the participation trends for children aged 5 to 14 years. Some of the key findings include:
• An estimated 63% of children aged 5-14 years participate in at least one organised sport outside of school hours. • Participation in organised sport was highest amongst 9-11 year olds at 68%, compared with 58% for 5-8 year olds and 65% for 12-14 year olds. • With both genders combined swimming rated as the most popular form of recreation with a participation rate of 19%. For boys the most popular sports were outdoor soccer (20%) followed by
Page 87 of 237 swimming (17%) and Australian Rules football (16%). The most popular sports among girls were swimming (20%), netball (17%) and gymnastics (8%).
Local Trends
Participation data collected during the community survey for the 2012 Recreation and Open Space Strategies indicated that swimming was the third most popular form of recreation for Wangaratta with a 20% participation rate. The gender breakdown found that swimming rated as the third most popular activity with males (22%) and females (15%).
Table 3: Physical Activity rankings for Wangaratta 2012
Rural City of Wangaratta
Participation Rate Rank Activity (%) 1 Walking 61.0 2 Cycling 30.0 3 Swimming 20.0 4 Gym / Aerobics /Fitness 18.0 5 Bushwalking 7.0 6 Running / Jogging 5.0 7 Golf 5.0 8 Fishing 5.0 9 Tennis 5.0 10 Lawn Bowls 4.0
Wangaratta’s participation rate for swimming at 20% is higher than both State and Federal participation rates of 13%. This finding is a strong indication to the importance of swimming on the recreational landscape in the Rural City of Wangaratta.
Page 88 of 237 10. Regional Benchmarking
The following table shows the aquatic facilities provided by Council’s within the region:
Table 4: Municipal Aquatic Facilities
Pad
# of
LGA Facility Pool Facilities 50m 25m Pool 25m Other distance Toddlers Wadders Pool Program or Pool Hydro Spa or Sauna Slide Water Splash
Wangaratta WISAC ✓ ✓ ✓ Population – 29,018 3 Olympic Pool (Outdoors) ✓ ✓ ✓ Area sq km – 3,639 Yarrunga (Outdoors) ✓ ✓ Beechworth (Outdoors) ✓ ✓ ✓ Indigo Shire Chiltern (Outdoors) ✓ ✓ ✓ Population – 16,225 5 Rutherglen (Outdoors) ✓33m ✓ Area sq km – 2,044 Tangambalanga (Outdoors) ✓ ✓ ✓ Yackandandah (Outdoors) ✓ ✓ Yarrawonga (Outdoors) ✓ ✓ Yarrawonga Foreshore (Outdoors) ✓ ✓ Cobram (Outdoors) ✓ ✓ ✓ Moira Shire ✓ Numerkah (Indoors) Population – 29,483 5 12.5m (Outdoors) Area sq km – 4,045 ✓ ✓ ✓ Nathalia (Outdoors) ✓ ✓ ✓ Strathmerton (Outdoors) ✓ kidney City of Wodonga WAVES (Outdoor) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Population – 37,131 2 WISAC (Indoor) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Area sq km – 433 Mt Beauty (Outdoors) ✓33m ✓ ✓ Alpine Shire Bright (Indoor) ✓17m Population – 12,879 4 Bright (Outdoor) ✓ Area sq km – 4,787 Myrtleford (Outdoors) ✓ ✓ ✓ Benalla Benalla (Indoors) ✓ ✓ ✓ Population – 14,318 1 (Outdoors) Area sq km – 2,375 ✓ ✓ Aquamoves (Indoors) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Shepparton (Outdoors) ✓ ✓ ✓ Population – 62,352 4 Tatura (outdoors) ✓33m ✓ Area sq km – 2,421 Mooroopna (outdoors) ✓33m ✓ Merrigum (outdoors) ✓
Within the North-East Region of Victoria there are five local government areas that have built or retained 50 metre pools; the Rural City of Benalla, Shepparton, Wodonga, Moira Shire and the Rural City of Wangaratta. Wodonga’s 50 metre pool is a recently constructed facility, replacing their older 55 yard Olympic Pool, while Shepparton’s Olympic Pool was refurbished due to its co-location with their new indoor aquatic facility, Aquamoves.
Both Benalla and Shepparton retain an aquatic facility with a 50 metre outdoor pool co-located with an indoor facility. Both indoor facilities incorporate a 25 metre pool, toddler/wading pool and program pool. Highlighting the significant role aqua-therapy programs play in programming, Shepparton’s Aquamoves facility also maintains a designated hydrotherapy pool separate from its program pool.
Page 89 of 237 11. Other options
In determining our preferred model for the future, many different options and details were considered. The following four options, in addition to our preferred option, were reviewed in depth as part of our process. These options were not considered preferential in their ability to address financial, social, recreational and environmental considerations.
Option 1
WISAC Olympic Yarrunga
Add a hydrotherapy pool Refurbish Refurbish and add splash park Strength Weakness Continuation of existing and improved aquatic Most expensive to build and operate of all options infrastructure Distance to two secondary schools requires Improved access for rehabilitation and learn to swim provision of a bus to transport students to Olympic pool for competitive events Biggest cost to Council as redevelopment of Economic flow on from build and café business Olympic & Yarrunga will not attract more than $200,000 season pool funding Opportunity to introduce energy saving initiatives Continued maintenance of 3 sites with ongoing i.e.: grey water, solar heating operational costs and duplication of infrastructure
Inefficient use of facilities on a year round basis
Increase greenhouse gas emissions
Limited external funding opportunities
Page 90 of 237 Option 2
WISAC Olympic Yarrunga
Add a hydrotherapy pool Close site Refurbish and add splash park
Strength Weakness No 50 metre pool impacting local/district/regional Meets residents desire for a family leisure pool competitions will affect schools, swim clubs and lap swimmers Meets the needs of the socio-economically Only summer aquatic provision at Yarrunga Swim disadvantaged in Yarrunga Centre Community attachment to Olympic Pool may result Improve amenity for the community in negative response from public
Improved access for rehabilitation and learn to swim Limited external funding opportunities
Fourth most expensive option
Pools consolidated from 3 to 2
Economic flow on from build and café business
Rationalisation and redevelopment of existing resources Opportunity to introduce energy saving initiatives i.e.: grey water, solar heating
Page 91 of 237 Option 3
WISAC Olympic Yarrunga
Add a hydrotherapy pool and an extension to existing 25 metre Close site and construct splash Close site pool to provide an indoor 50 pad at alternate site metre pool
Strength Weakness Improved access for rehab and learn to swim Community attachment to Olympic Pool may result in negative response from public Improved amenity for the community Second most expensive option
Two secondary schools will be able to walk to An expensive option for effectively one pool competitive pool facilities for events Reduced maintenance and better economy of Risk of disturbance and damage to existing 25 scale in the operations of an outdoor pool at WISAC metre pool (through extension process) Rationalisation of aquatic resources from 3 to 1 plus a Splash Pad at Yarrunga will reduce operational costs Reduction of greenhouse gases through the use of existing cogeneration power infrastructure
Page 92 of 237 Option 4
WISAC Olympic Yarrunga
Add a hydrotherapy pool Refurbish and add splash pad Close site
Strength Weakness Improved amenity for the community Public reaction over loss of outdoor family leisure pool at Yarrunga Improved access for rehabilitation and learn to swim Removes aquatic facilities from Yarrunga neighbourhood Cheapest option to build and operate Only summer aquatic provision at Olympic pool and no aquatic presence below Tone Road (South Wangaratta) at all Pools consolidated from 3 to 2. Refurbished 50 metre pool may not be able to meet current standards for competition Opportunity to introduce energy saving initiatives i.e.: Continued investment in a sixty year old facility grey water, solar heating Limited funding opportunities as redevelopment of Olympic will not attract more than $200,000 seasonal pool funding
Page 93 of 237 12. Conclusion
The development of this plan is the first stage of addressing our aquatics future. The recommendation within this plan has been presented based on extensive consultation, research and review and takes a long term focus on the needs of our community.
A strategic and considered approach to detailed planning will occur, and a focus on implementation will begin. Partnerships with the community and key stakeholders will form an integral part of the planning and implementation stages as Council continues to work on behalf of the municipality to achieve best practice outcomes and opportunities.
The achievement of the recommendations within this plan will support outcomes that address the social, recreational and infrastructure needs for this and future generations.
Page 94 of 237 18.1.1.4 (11.2.3.2) COMMUNITY FEEDBACK SUMMARY REPORT
Page 95 of 237 Rural City of Wangaratta Community Feedback Summary Report
Page 96 of 237 1. Introduction
Following from the endorsement of Wangaratta’s Aquatic Plan on 16 September 2014, a process of engagement intended to clarify and discuss the endorse plan was undertaken with Wangaratta residents.
This report is intended to capture the response received during this process of engagement.
2. Background
The aquatic plan was developed from extensive work undertaken over an eight year period, the focus of which is the long term future provision of aquatic facilities for the Rural City of Wangaratta.
The essential question posed in the plan is:
What type of sustainable aquatic facility provision do we aim to provide to the Wangaratta community for the next 50 years?
The following recommendations were endorsed by Council on 16 September 2014 and formed the basis for the community conversations:
1. The development of an outdoor 50 metre pool - to be co-located at the Wangaratta Indoor Sports and Aquatic Centre (WISAC) which will provide the universally accepted standard for lap swimmers, aquatic education and competitive training for swimming events.
Partnered with the existing 25 metre pool this facility would create a regionally significant aquatic facility and be eligible for state level swimming events as well as hosting additional aquatic sports such as water polo.
2. The addition of a hydrotherapy pool - to be located at WISAC which will ensure adequate provision for aquatic therapy and aqua fitness programs at a time when the portion of our overall population over 65 years-of-age is projected to rise from 16% to over 25% by 2026.
3. A splash park - to be located at Mitchell Avenue Playground in the Yarrunga neighbourhood which will provide a unique, free summer aquatic experience and be versatile for year round use, with flexibility for conversion to meet family activities in the cooler months.
4. Closure of the Olympic Pool and redevelopment of the site to an appropriate recreational purpose (to be determined through community consultation) that meets the needs of the local neighbourhood and the wider community.
5. Closure of the Yarrunga Aquatic Facility and redevelopment of the site for future residential development. This will allow for consolidation of recreation and
Page 97 of 237 community facilities within the neighbourhood allowing for high quality and accessible facilities to be developed and used on a year round level.
3. Engagement Plan
Since the endorsement of the 2014 Aquatic Plan at the September 2014 Council Meeting engagement and communication with the community has taken place through the following formats:
• community members have been encouraged to make written submissions to Council and individual and group deputations have also been made to Administrators and Council officers; • meetings with key stakeholders; • ten scheduled conversations sessions throughout the municipality; and • media releases and information distribution.
The conversation sessions were designed to encourage discussion on an individual basis with community members, with a central aim to provide detailed answers to community questions and concerns in a less intimidating environment. Conversation sessions were held:
• three times at the Reid Street Kiosk; • three times at the Wangaratta Indoor Sports and Aquatics Centre; • once at the Milawa Post Office; • once at the Bourke Street Post Office; • once a the Whorouly Post Office; and • once at the Whitfield General Store.
4. Engagement Results
Overall, Council officers undertook 65 individual conversations during the conversation sessions. Of these 65 conversations: • 8% of respondents were estimated to be under 20 years of age; • 35% were estimated to be between the ages of 20 and 40 years of age; • 29% were estimated to be between the ages of 40 and 60 years of age; and • 28% were estimated to be over 60 years of age.
Page 98 of 237 Estimated Age of Resident Young Teens 5 3 2 3 8 20s 10 30s 40s 15 50s 12 60s 7 70s 80s
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4 1 23 Bourke St Milawa Reid St 33 Whitfield 3 1 Whorouly WISAC
Of those 65 conversations 28% expressed a negative response to the endorsed plan, 3% were neutral and 69% expressed a positive response.
Response to Plan
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2 Negative 45 Neutral Positive
Page 99 of 237 4. Quotes and Impressions
• There is a perception that this is another example of infrastructure being removed from South Wangaratta. • Many that are opposed feel that we owe a little more to the disadvantaged within our community. • Many people – including some who were opposed to the closing of Yarrunga, like the splash park concept. • Of the 17 who indicated a negative response to the plan, the majority indicated that they had no problem with the plan in its entirety… except for the closing of the Yarrunga Pool. • Of those perceived to be negative, many left the conversation with comments such as ‘I’m glad I stopped by’, ‘I understand a bit better about the plan now’, ‘I didn’t know anything about how much it would cost to rebuild/repair Yarrunga’ . • I’ve just bought a house in Brash Ave. Do you think that the development of the Yarrunga Pool land will make my house rise in value? • I see shading as a concern for the new facility. • I’m very excited for WISAC additions. • I’m a Milawa Primary School teacher, I like the new development for swim lessons. • Do we need a new Hydro-pool? I think we should keep the old one and build a new swim lesson pool instead. • I was the first person to swim in the Olympic Pool when it was built! But it’s past its prime and I support the new proposal. • I don’t think Council should incur any more debt. • Could the old equipment from the Yarrunga pool be made available for the Myrtleford Pool? • This is a very favourable outcome for the Swim Club. • I want to make sure that the SEIFA index was considered in Yarrunga’s case. I feel that Council has an obligation to our lower income areas. • Love the plan. • I like the plan overall, except for the closing of Yarrunga. • Likes the plan overall, except for the closing of Yarrunga. • I’m concerned about the consolidation of facilities, I wish we could develop two sporting hubs in Wangaratta. • I’m a member of Y-SWAG and I think that plan is a great idea. But I don’t want Yarrunga to close. • Not enough room for people if all pools are in one location. • What about access for Yarrunga residents. • I like this splash park, especially that it will be free. • I love the splash park idea! • I’m very happy that the old pools will remain open until the new facilities are built. • Great idea - love it! I live in Yarrunga and the Barr Reserve is central • I’m a tri-athlete, I really like the new 50m proposal. • Very supportive of the plan overall. • Any chance of a sauna and spa as well? Shepparton has this in their Aquatic Facility!
Page 100 of 237 • Don’t close the Yarrunga pool. • I’m more confident now about the plan. • I was concerned but am glad I came down to get the full story. • I’m disappointed I want facilities well maintained and open more often than they are • What about the Yarrunga Primary School swim lessons?
4. Written Submissions
Council received a total of 149 letters in response to the Aquatics Plan, 115 of which were from letters developed by a community group objecting to the closure of Yarrunga Pool.
Two letters were received from local representative swimming organisations in favour of the endorsed plan.
Of those who expressed a negative response the majority indicated that their primary concern was regarding the closing of the Yarrunga Family Swim Centre. It was felt by some of those community members that the proposed removal of the pool would further disadvantage an area of Wangaratta for access to recreational facilities. Suggested amendments to the endorsed plan included a commitment to engaging with the community on the future use of the Yarrunga Family Swim Centre site and its retention as recreational open space, rather than residential development.
Additional community concerns revolved around the limitations of the proposed 50m pool at WISAC as a summer recreational swimming environment. The addition of a toddlers/wading pool to the development was proposed as an opportunity to increase the proposed development’s flexibility for this purpose.
4. Deputations/Meetings
Council officers have attended ten meetings with concerned community members, both individual residents and members from the Save Yarrunga Pool group.
Additionally a presentation was given at the request of a local community group detailing the endorsed Aquatics Plan.
5. Conclusion
Page 101 of 237 Key community feedback received focussed on the perception that Council did not consult sufficiently prior to the endorsement of the Aquatics Plan. Consideration was given to this issue during the development of the plan, however, it was felt that the community has been ‘consulted out’ during the 10 year period spanning the development of the 2007, 2009 and 2010 revision of the previous Aquatics Plans without any viable way forward behaving been identified.
Throughout engagement with the community several key themes were established as being of importance; • the social/economic disadvantage of South Wangaratta; • the need for an outdoor toddlers/wading pool at WISAC; • an increase in transport opportunities from South Wangaratta to WISAC; and • a concern about accessibility to aquatic facilities for residents.
Post the endorsement in 2014 important engagement has led to valuable improvement to the endorsed plan, including: • the inclusion of a toddlers pool at the WISAC development; • working with schools/services to support accessibility; • a commitment to retain the Yarrunga Pool site for recreational purposes; and • engaging with the community on the design of the splash park.
Council has resolved to work collaboratively with community members to explore solutions to these identified key themes, while preserving the long term sustainable focus of the endorsed aquatics plan.
Page 102 of 237 18.1.1.5 (11.2.3.3) WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN
Page 103 of 237 Wangaratta Showgrounds Preliminary Strategic Plan
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Contents
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3 2. INTRODUCTION 5 3. VISION, OBJECTIVES AND KEY ISSUES 11 3.1 CONDITION AND FUNCTIONALITY OF BUILDINGS ...... 12 3.2 ACCESS, TRAFFIC AND PARKING ...... 16 3.3 MANAGEMENT: ROLES, STRUCTURE AND PROCESSES ...... 19 3.4 USE OF THE NORM MINNS OVAL ...... 29 3.5 VIABILITY OF THE WANGARATTA SHOW ...... 31
4. IMPLEMENTATION 35 4.1 Implementation Flow chart ...... 35 4.2 Action Plan ...... 36
6. Appendices 41 Appendix 1. SWOT ANALYSIS for the Showgrounds Appendix 2. Charter of the Wangaratta showgrounds special committee Appendix 3. Other Agricultural shows in Victoria and Australia Appendix 4. Overview of Condition and Usability of Facilities at the Showground Appendix 5. Architectural assessment
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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Priority Actions 1. Introduce a process to prioritise allocation and use of the oval (provided). The Project 2. Introduce a combined booking system for sport, recreation and major events and prepare a The aims of the project are to: Wangaratta Parklands calendar of events, which is . Identify opportunities for future joint and coordinated with other venues. multifunctional use of facilities 3. Identify appropriate locations where nominated . Determine the optimal management structure clubs and organisations can be relocated, reducing . Identify strategies for enhancing and rejuvenating use on the oval. the Wangaratta Show 4. Investigate the feasibility of constructing a . Seek to determine which buildings should be velodrome/cycle track at another location, and retained, restored, redeveloped, relocated or develop the Barr 2 ground to provide for users that removed need to be moved from the Showgrounds Oval. . Assess the existing use and functionality of the facilities Issue 2: Condition and Functionality of . Prepare a business plan to continue to develop the Buildings Norm Minns Oval as the premier venue. Many of the buildings are functionally obsolete, and are in need of repair. The facilities require an asset management plan, a capital works program and a The Key Issues And Directions funding strategy for improvements. The heritage character of the buildings is important to This strategic plan has been structured under the the brand; this is currently being eroded. following issues: The occupancy agreements in place do not contribute to 1. Condition and functionality of buildings the equitable or effective use and development of the 2. Access, traffic and parking site as a major sports and events venue and home for football and cricket. 3. Management roles, structure and processes Several clusters of buildings with local heritage 4. Use of the Norm Minns Oval significance should be restored and repurposed and
5. Viability of the Wangaratta Show others (along the Showgrounds frontage) could be redeveloped. All development works need to be visually A summary of each issue and priority actions follows. in keeping with local heritage significance. Buildings should be suitable for local sports that can co-exist with Issue 1: Use Of The Norm Minns Oval the Show, as well as be used for events and functions. Currently the oval is over utilised. Consideration should The future of the Show, and the grounds as an events be given to relocating some sports that are not at a venue, rely on the major redevelopment of buildings senior level, this will ensure grounds are maintained in and upgrade of amenities as well as lighting, toilets and optimum condition for regional games. storage. Development needs to be guided by a design code to ensure future building works are strategic, The project found that the velodrome should be flexible and visually cohesive. relocated, preferably within the precinct. In the long term, club support buildings should be Priority Actions consolidated along the wing between the Sport 5. Develop an architectural code for the design and Development Centre and the grandstand, providing a siting of buildings and structures in the Showground community function space above. This would enable and include in the planning scheme. equitable provision, sharing and fund raising 6. Rationalise and redevelop select facilities that are in opportunities for existing clubs. poor condition and functionally obsolete, promote Ensure a visual connection between the ovals within the local heritage and attract sporting, local usage and parklands is maintained. other special events year round. 7. Prepare an asset management plan for all facilities at the Showgrounds.
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Issue 3: Access, Traffic And Parking Considerable work has been done to improve traffic and event parking in the Parklands, however these plans are Priority Actions yet to be implemented. A new main entry and gateway 10. Migrate the committee of management to an to the Showground is required to improve vehicle advisory committee representing all user groups, movement around the parklands, access for large for a finite transitional period while facility vehicles during major events and improve pedestrian allocation, policy and procedures, finance, and safety. Cycle access should also be improved given the infrastructure redevelopment priorities are location of the river trail and proximity to the CBD. completed, and the long-term management structure is determined. Priority Actions 11. Introduce a relatively standard license agreement 8. Endorse an event parking, and general traffic for all facilities direct to Council, to encourage management plan for the Parklands that provides sharing and equitable access to facilities at the for orderly movement of vehicles, and protects and ground, and accommodate club headquarters. promotes pedestrian and cycle access to and 12. Actively market the Showgrounds and its facilities, through the precinct. prepare good quality and consistent branded 9. Construct a new gateway to the Showgrounds information and signage onsite and off site. including, gate, signage and lighting that builds on 13. Adopt a strong financial and business plan with new local character and heritage. and non-sporting revenue streams identified, and clear apportionment of all costs. Issue 4: Management structure, roles and 14. Actively seek funding for the redevelopment and processes restoration of key buildings and planned capital The CoM does not have the resources to manage the works, and ongoing maintenance. facilities at the Showground to an acceptable standard. 15. Review the availability of other sportsgrounds close They will require additional resources to manage and by and put in place arrangements for club games market the facilities to attract major events well into the etc. when events are on in the Showgrounds. future. As there are limited income streams at present and due Issue 5: Viability Of The Wangaratta Show to the small scale of the facility, no other management The Show has considerable potential to grow and entity is recommended until processes, governance and develop in partnership with other local groups and facilities are enhanced. events. Council, in recent years, has been contributing Additional resources are needed to develop these additional funds and time beyond what other partnerships, to actively market the Show to a broader committees receive and processes and roles need to be age group, develop new products and create an offer streamlined. As a priority the ground needs a champion unique to other regional shows. Management of the to develop marketing, financial and business systems buildings at the grounds would be better controlled by capabilities, facilitate and project manage development Council due to their importance for year round and of facilities that are in poor condition and functionally sporting activities. obsolete, and develop partnerships to increase revenue and events. Priority Actions In the short term the user groups need assistance from: 16. Attract additional sponsorship, events and parallel paid staff with a range of competencies, clear policies activities that could be developed in conjunction and procedures, and a clear business plan. The CoM with the Show that market Wangaratta to a structure should be replaced with an interim younger audience, as a food bowl, and as a sporting management structure driven by Council staff. In the and regional centre. long term a new management entity should be 17. Enhance marketing and information about the investigated that involves all user groups and the Show. community. This should be determined following 18. Enhance users experience of the Showgrounds investigations that consider the relationship with other (including: availability of information, interaction facilities in the Parklands and whether to combine with with management, booking / payment, travel to other entities managing Council facilities (such as the and from, orientation, the onsite activity and the manager of the Indoor Sports and Aquatics Centre). final service).
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Background Norm Minns Oval serves as a football ground in the winter. It is the home ground of the The Ovens and Murray Agricultural and Wangaratta Football Club and is one of the Horticultural (later Pastoral) Society was Ovens & Murray Football League's main two founded in 1859 and granted 10 acres of land on venues. the Ovens River, known as the Wangaratta Showground. The first show was held in 1860. The venue secured the rights to host five Australian Football League pre-season games In 1940 the Defence Department took over the between 2012 and 2021, however the first of Showgrounds for military purposes as the home those matches to have been played between St of the 2124 Infantry Battalion, during World War Kilda and Essendon in 2012 was cancelled after 2. It was returned to the Society in 1945. Essendon's chartered flights were unable to land The Wangaratta show held a 150th anniversary in or near Wangaratta due to flooding show in 2014. Agricultural shows have an throughout northern Victoria. The venue also important place in Australian history and have hosted two matches in the 2005 Australian been instrumental in bringing town and country Football International Cup. together, introducing the townspeople to the A heritage assessment of the buildings at the agricultural pursuits which have been the Showground was undertaken in 2004. A backbone of the town's economy, and bringing number of the buildings are assessed as having the country people from far and wide into the local significance. The earliest building to survive town to meet together in competition and show was used as a Secretary's office; it probably off their accomplishments to their urban dates from around the 1870s. See the following neighbours. illustration with the locations of buildings. The Showground’s main arena is Norm Minns The old horse looseboxes, along the west Oval. This has been the centre of many sporting boundary under the cedar trees, are nearly 100 activities in Wangaratta including cricket, years old. Australian Rules football, cycling and athletics. A number of other sports and recreation clubs are Some of the buildings of local significance have housed at the Showgrounds. been demolished, such as the Scoreboard Pavilion in 2013 (and replaced by a The oval was named the ‘Norm Minns Oval’ in contemporary shed). The Scoreboard Pavilion honour of Norm Minns, who played in four Former Fire Truck Garage and the New consecutive O&MFL premierships with Publican's Booth were demolished to make way Wangaratta from 1949–52, won another O&MFL for the Sports Development Centre in 2012. flag as captain-coach of Benalla in 1953, and went on to the committees and selection boards A new grandstand was opened in 1959. for both the Wangaratta and the O&MFL The new WAIS offices were constructed under interleague teams. the second grandstand by a Women-in-Trades class from Wangaratta TAFE, in 1989. The first recorded cricket international match on the ground came when Wangaratta played the Unlike other reserves in Wangaratta, the site is touring Fijians in 1908. The first turf wicket was enclosed. laid on the ground in 1928. The Showgrounds includes a number of The ground held its first first-class match in 1986 separate facilities. The following map (Map 1.) when Victoria played Queensland in the outlines the name and locations of facilities on Sheffield Shield. Ten years later a second first- the Showground. class match was played there between Victoria . and the West Indies. A “List A” match was played there in the 2005/06 ING Cup between Victoria and New South Wales.
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<$'*+,=#*='%#!8%9+#+$4! >3?"7!@=4+$'!"'+,&-*! 3$(-456!7'*6!%4/!"'%.*6! "#$%&!'$$(!)! "#=AB! 8%9+#+$4:3$$/;$'&! *+,&-*!$..+,-! 37GL7K7OO7! H '()*+,+-.(/0&1.-2.(.33.&45612(67-84&43(.3)2+9&'*.-&&& 7 & Page 111 of 237 30/03/15 Facilities in the Showgrounds Facilities in the Showgrounds include the The User Groups following: The key users of the Showground are: . Norm Minns Oval: A Cricket / AFL ground . Wangaratta Agricultural and Industrial with a flat velodrome around the oval Society (WAIS)- celebrating 150 years in . Ken & Laurie Stewart Pavilion Sheep 2014 Pavilion . Wangaratta District Cricket Association . Edgar Ellis Cattle Pavilion (WDCA) (129 years in 2014) Junior cricket . JA McLaughlin Pavilion (Animal Nursery . Wangaratta Football/Netball Club Shed) (celebrating 120 years in 2014) . Cloak Rooms and ticket office . Wangaratta Sports Club (celebrating 95 . Livestock Pavilion years of sports carnivals in 2014) . Horse Stalls 1905 Loose Boxes . AFL North East District . Main gates, Evans Street . Wangaratta Cycling Club Inc. . Women's Arts and Crafts Pavilion . Junior Cricket (woodworkers) . Wangaratta Junior Football League . Industrial Pavilion (Table Tennis Centre) . Wangaratta Players . Horticultural pavilion (WDCA Junior Cricket . Wangaratta Kennel & Obedience Club Centre . Wangaratta Bridge Club . Wangaratta Umpires Board Offices . Wangaratta Umpires Board . Stuart Henderson Pavilion (Bird Pavilion . Murray Bushrangers Football Club (pigeons) etc. . Wangaratta Lions Club . Horse Superintendent Office and Horse Stalls . Wangaratta Woodworkers . Former Agricultural Society offices . Wangaratta Table Tennis club . Bridge Club . Wangaratta Poultry club . Lions Club Shed . Wangaratta Homing Pigeon Club . Avenue of Cedar trees (Cedrus Atlantica), . Wangaratta Bicycle Users group Golf Links Lane . Wangaratta Magpies Cricket club . Outdoor Netball Courts . Wangaratta Archery Club . Richardson Grandstand, north side of main . AFL (preseasons games) arena - Recent construction . A Sports Development Centre that includes The grounds are used for a number of events. change facilities and offices, a community These include: the Wangaratta Show – held in meeting room and viewing area October each year, The Australia Day Sports . Practice cricket nets Carnival (footrace and cycle carnival), The Lions . Magpies Football (and Netball Club) Club Club White Elephant Sale before the show, and rooms and pavilion The Swap meet in Jan/Feb of each year. . Sports flood lights The Ovens and Murray Footy league final, and . Kennel and Obedience Club Shed and yard three AFL preseason games have been played . Canteen and time keepers box above (Five games to be played over 10 years). . Area for approximately one hundred car spaces PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 8 Page 112 of 237 30/03/15 The Wangaratta Kennel and Obedience Club The Wangaratta Show area is used for around six major events every year. Other groups also use their grounds The Wangaratta Agricultural and Industrial occasionally: RSPCA Millions Paw Walk, Society Incorporated have a long and successful Marathon, and Lions Club Swap Meet. history with the area. The 2014 Show was the show’s 150th event. There is a Poultry Show in May of each year. Each year approximately 10,000 local and The woodworkers have had major events such interstate people visit the show over two days. as the National Scroll Saw Exhibition at the The Show offers a range of activities in grounds. entertainment, agriculture, horticulture, and the Use of the oval is six days and nights a week in environment. summer for umpires and cricket, and in winter The aim of the Show is to be bigger and better six days and four nights a week for football each year, incorporating innovation, excitement, (Magpies, reserves, seniors and juniors, and the 1 Murray Bushrangers). The oval is utilised for education and fun. cycling six days and nights a week in both Wangaratta Show Program includes: seasons. . Dog High Jump on Arena Cyclists use the velodrome on Friday night for . Empire FMX on Arena competition, and two other nights a week for . Fireworks on Arena training. Elderly bike riders use the facility on Thurs/Fri mornings because it is safer than the . Cattle and Alpaca Show in Edgar Ellis roads. Cycling Victoria indicates the Sports Pavilion Carnival is just one of the events that takes . Sheep Show in Ken & Laurie Stewart place at the velodrome. The timing of the Pavilion carnival has caused decline in participation. The . Highland Dancing Wangaratta Christmas (cycling) Carnival, which . Junior Showgirl Arts & Crafts Pavilion has seen very good growth over the last few . Belly Dancers in the Industrial Pavilion years, has shown the relevance of the track. . Steam Engine Display The Ovens & King Football League also use the . Animals of Oz Display ground for two or three games a year. . Animal Nursery The indoor cricket centre is used several times a . Pavilion Exhibits week during winter. . Fleece Exhibit Old Shearing Shed Woodworkers Clubrooms open to members . Eroni’s Circus 2 Tuesday, Thurs, Sat 9am-midday. . Horse Competition on Arena Wangaratta High School and Galen College use There are no machinery and car exhibits the venue on occasion for sporting events. anymore. Two Probus groups use the Bridge Club once a month, and the Vintage Car Club use the grounds once a month. Table Tennis operates out of the Industrial Pavilion three days a week. 1200 school students also use the facilities. Archery also uses one of the Show pavilions at the grounds. 1 Wangaratta Show Official Website http://wangarattashow.org.au/index.php/history/ 2 Wangaratta Show Official Website http://wangarattashow.org.au/index.php/attractions/ PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 9 Page 113 of 237 30/03/15 The bulk of the buildings and grounds are leased Current management arrangements to the Wangaratta Agricultural and Industrial The Showgrounds is managed by the Society for a peppercorn rent ($1 per year) and Wangaratta Showgrounds Special Committee for a maximum term of 21 years, which expires (WSSC) which is a Special Committee of Council in 2019. The Society licenses these for times under Section 86 of the Local Government Act other than show times to the various user 1989. groups, and levies a charge to them. The COM As required under the Act only certain levies users based on the following: insurance, delegations can be provided to the Special ground use, electricity, gate takings, and Committees by Council. The Act also determines membership. that Council always retains control over what Council leases the Sports Development Centre the Special Committee is empowered to do, and to the AFL at $10 per year for a 5x5x5 term, Council is responsible for the appointment and which commenced on 1 March 2012. removal of members (if required) of Special Committees. The Wangaratta Showground’s Special Committee (WSSC) is made up of members from individual user groups currently active within the precinct as per the WSSC Charter: . Wangaratta Junior Football League . Wangaratta Sports Club (celebrated 95 years of sports carnivals in 2014) . Wangaratta Cycling Club . Wangaratta Football/Netball Club . Murray Bushrangers . Wangaratta District Cricket Association . Wangaratta Kennel and Obedience Dog Club . Wangaratta Bridge Club . Wangaratta Umpires Board . Wangaratta Players . Wangaratta Lions Club . Wangaratta Agricultural and Industrial Society (celebrated 150 years in 2014) . 2 x Community Representative . Rural City of Wangaratta (Ex-Officio – Community and Recreation Officer) The Council resolved in accordance with the provision of Section 86(1) of the Local Government Act 1989 that the Special Committee shall consist of: Representatives of the Wangaratta and regional community and user groups (where specified in Section 4 of this Charter). The Council has set no time limit on the duration of the Committee. It shall remain in existence until such time as the Council resolves to revoke its establishment. The full charter is provided as Appendix 1. PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 10 Page 114 of 237 30/03/15 3. VISION, OBJECTIVES AND KEY ISSUES Vision Key Issues The vision of the Showgrounds is to provide a This plan has identified five main issues. These regional sporting and outdoor events venue are: that: 1. Condition and functionality of buildings • Is well used and managed for local and regional sports competitions • Reflects the character of local heritage, and 2. Access, traffic and parking the ground’s position adjacent to the Ovens River and in the Parklands as a whole 3. Role of management, structure and • Is home to a strong vibrant Show, and other processes local festivals and events • Promotes Wangaratta, and local industry, 4. Use of the Norm Minns Oval sport, and the broader community Overall Objectives 5. Viability of the Wangaratta Show. The key objectives of this plan are to: 1. Continue to develop the Showgrounds as a These issues are discussed in turn, and principles, objectives and actions are provided regional sporting venue and home to under each issue. senior sporting competitions 2. Manage and develop the assets and buildings in keeping with the vision 3. Divert uses that are not dependant on either: a regional oval, showground, or events space, to other more suitable locations 4. Market and promote the venue as a major show and events venue 5. Introduce a new management structure for the grounds, that is adequately resourced, cost effective, equitable, and involves community and user input PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 11 Page 115 of 237 30/03/15 3.1 CONDITION AND FUNCTIONALITY OF BUILDINGS Heritage issues Building design and replacement A heritage assessment of the building at the Building works and replacements have not Showground was undertaken in 2004. A necessarily been strategic, or respectful of number of the buildings are assessed as having buildings with local heritage significance. Newer local significance. The earliest building to survive buildings have not been designed or placed so was used as a Secretary's office; it dates from that they reinforce the character, regional around the 1870s. standing or functionality and the multipurpose nature of the site. Some buildings of local heritage significance have been removed and replaced with little Whilst it would be desirable to retain all the apparent thought as to the contribution to site locally significant buildings with character, the aesthetics, functionality or shared use. siting of other buildings or the lack of maintenance has compromised a number of The character of the buildings provides these. considerable opportunities for events and interpreting local history. However many of the The cost of retrofitting all of the buildings with buildings have significant issues related to local heritage significance so that they are serviceability and many are functionally functional and work for the nature of events and obsolete. Most have not been maintained to activities, as well as be consistent with the ensure their longevity and issues with white ants nature and standing of this facility, is not likely or compliance with Building Code Australia to be achievable given the cost. (BCA) are common to many. There are some buildings that do not contribute Some of the buildings provide important to the collective value of the site for sport or accommodation for smaller sports clubs that can regional events, or to the aesthetics of the site. also be used as pavilions for events, however These appear to have been provided primarily others are really only conducive to Show for the Show, one weekend a year, or activities, or are not dependent on a opportunistically because of space available. showgrounds or event ground location. A strategic approach to replacement and There are a number of mature trees on the site, retrofitting buildings is required, and this must some of which are deemed of local heritage be done for the whole site at the one time – not significance. These should be protected and by user groups. An architectural design guideline additional canopy trees provided in accordance is also required to ensure future buildings and with Council’s Tree Management Strategy. the retrofitting of existing buildings is in keeping with local heritage significance, and good design principles. This guide could be brought into the Planning Scheme. PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 12 Page 116 of 237 30/03/15 Some of the contemporary buildings and . Some newer buildings are not visually infrastructure is not in keeping with the cohesive, and not useful for anything else Showground’s character and regional except the Show significance should be removed. This includes . The Show is reluctant to encourage those that don't relate directly to the function of movable/ flexible or shared facilities. They the showground. Relocating some user groups have not used the new Sports Development to other locations is desirable. Centre, as they have no sense of ownership Several nodes of historic buildings could be of it protected and repurposed. Two other clusters of . The Sports Development Centre was buildings with less significance, and in poorer designed with three stages. Only one was condition may be more cost effective to replace built, and the roof was left off to cut cost. with contemporary buildings that better meet This needs to be addressed. It is too small the needs of the indoor sport users first, and can for the number staff they have be designed to also serve the show. . What has been called the community centre in the building is just a small meeting room. For example: indoor cricket training, archery and It might be better to give this over to staff table tennis). and build another level as a community Etch Architectural Solutions undertook a multi purpose / function room desktop assessment of information provided . The stables don’t give a lot of security for about the condition of the buildings and horses, and this is stopping people with inspected the site to make external observations horses coming to the Show about current infrastructure. This is provided in . One of the problems is that the Show Appendix 5. A summary of findings about each Society has control over most of the facility is provided in Appendix 4. buildings, but they only need them once a An extensive investigation into the state of the year. They are not interested in them being underground drainage assets is required. functional for other purposes, and they don't have the funds to maintain them Comments by users . Both cricket and archery would like longer Some of the comments received from buildings (cricket for run ups –and archery a stakeholders about the buildings were as longer range (have 18m would like 25m). follows: Archery also would like to a year round facility, as they currently share with cycling . Significant character and charm of buildings . There is a need for an additional practice can be used for marketing advantage cricket wicket to serve Norm Minns Oval. . They are part of Wangaratta’s history and identity The following image illustrates proposed . Many buildings are not functional or developments in the Showgrounds. attractive. Asbestos and white ants are an issue. Embarrassing. Not attractive. Hotchpotch . Most users have insufficient storage available to meet their needs. There is insufficient storage at the Showgrounds, especially because groups need to move out over the Show week . There is a lack of toilets and women’s change / toilets . Some are without sealed floors (Cattle pavilion) or running water (Table Tennis) PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 13 Page 117 of 237 !"#"!#$%& ! ! 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'()*+,+-.(/0&1.-2.(.33.&45612(67-84&43(.3)2+9&'*.-&&& 14 & Page 118 of 237 30/03/15 7. Prepare an asset management plan for all Objectives (cont’d) facilities at the Showgrounds, with buildings . Provide a suite of wayfinding, interpretative as a priority. and informational signs across the site with a 8. Assess existing trees and prepare a plan for unified brand. the protection, management and further . Develop the “rodeo ground” for three planting of trees in the Showgrounds. functions: 9. Prepare a design for additional sports o as a site for events such as circuses, support buildings (extension of the Sports festivals and marshalling areas for Development Centre and the fitness, fun run and sporting events redevelopment key buildings in poor o for over flow car parking to serve the conditions (on Golf links lane and Evans Parkland and the Showground, and Street boundaries). o as Riverside recreation space for families, picnics, walking etc. 10. Redesign a new main entry gateway, in conjunction with an architect and artists Actions and rationalise and improve current signage. 1. Prepare an architectural design guideline/ 11. Consider developing the Parkland or code for the Showground that can be Showground’s internal road circuit as a included in the planning scheme to ensure criterium circuit. all buildings are in keeping with the significance and context of the site. This 12. Investigate the feasibility of further should include: a materials, and colour developing Barr 2 Oval to accommodate palette, and code to guide the placement, some of the uses off Norm Minns Oval character and design of buildings and permanently and during special events structures in the Showground. 13. Consider developing the Rodeo ground for 2. Ensure no structures or buildings are social family recreation, festival use, constructed before this guideline, and overflow car parking, and consider broad facility development plans for the relocating the canine club further into this whole showground are in place. space. 3. Relocate users that are not dependent on a 14. Investigate the most feasible site and design Showground and a regional sporting facility, for a relocated cycling track including: to equivalent facilities elsewhere. • Appin Park Athletics Complex 4. Rationalise and redevelop select facilities • South Wangaratta Reserve (that are in poor condition and are • South Wangaratta Saleyards (near cycle functionally obsolete), to promote local club rooms) heritage, attract sporting and local usage • Avian Park Trotting Track and other special events year round. 15. Plan for the rationalisation and 5. Review access to toilets, amenity lighting redevelopment of select facilities that are and drainage assets across the ground in designed to be sympathetic to local heritage conjunction with potential building and can attract sporting or other special redevelopments and provide a selection of events, as well as house indoor sporting and accessible toilets to service all areas of the recreation groups. grounds. 16. Protect existing and plant and additional 6. Investigate the drainage issues on the site canopy trees within the grounds and the and behind the Show Society office, and adjacent streets. plan for the changes in long-term alignment of the River. PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 15 Page 119 of 237 30/03/15 3.2 ACCESS, TRAFFIC AND PARKING A number of comments were made during the • The entry to the Showgrounds for other consultation for this project about parking and users for example the wood workers and traffic management. These included the Players etc. during events (e.g. the footy) following themes: can be troublesome • Lack of parking, traffic flow for major events • The old main entry gates have local heritage (Show, NAB Cup), and organisation of significance parking and access • During events pedestrians are at risk when • No major car park at the Showgrounds crossing the roads to parking • Absence of clear access and car parking Members of user groups have prepared arrangements “unofficial” designs for a new entry at the Showgrounds (see example in following image • Poor legibility of road network, hierarchy of 1.) including a collective user group sign. This entries etc. has not been progressed, as the Committee of • Poorly defined and designed entrance to Management understood that Council was the Showgrounds. The need for one clear preparing a traffic management plan for the sign posted entry precinct following the Parkland Master Plan. • Unsightly fencing Determining the safest and most appropriate • No unified branding of signs etc., at the and entry location, following determination of Showgrounds future building layouts would be desirable. • The internal road system of the The most suitable location for the resiting of the Showgrounds been progressively spray- main Showgrounds entry in Evans Street, and a sealed with the intention of creating a safe new gateway is that identified by the Parklands access and circulation route at low cost. Master Plan (see image over). Note: Not all Some people suggested the intent was to traffic related recommendations of the create a criterium circuit, however the Parklands Master Plan are endorsed. standard of seal desirably would have been higher for this purpose. The seal creates Where possible a new gateway should seek to water ponding and drainage issues down retain the two pepper corn trees in this vicinity. the back at Kennel Club Local artists could design a new gateway. . PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 16 Page 120 of 237 !"#"!#$%& ! ! !"#$%& '()#*& %)& N/RODEO& )+*",& )0*& /$%%+*& -(.$-*& ! :,S2-&45&9'-&O-1#+S%(#.&#T&%'-&,S(.&-.%OQ&%#&%'-& :,S2-&A5&3SNS+(%Q&#T&1#+S1&NSO/)&T#O&-Y-.%)&(.&%'-&KSO/1S.*)& <'#02O#$.*)&S)&)'#0.&(.&%'-&KSO/1S.*)&=S)%-O&K1S.& .+D+/03!'4-$',%!(',(+/,$,1!-/055$(!*0,01+*+,-! 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(040($-9!3'(0339!5'/!Gccc!(0/!%40(+%@!\.++!*04!'5! (3'0 '()*+,+-.(/0&1.-2.(.33.&45612(67-84&43(.3)2+9&'*.-&&& 17 & Page 121 of 237 30/03/15 The entry lacks good wayfinding and o Minimise through-traffic in the precinct and information signage, as well as a sense of arrival. within the Showground The associated barbwire security mesh is not o Respect the need to enclose the welcoming or aesthetically pleasing. showgrounds for regular sports competitions There is no direct access from the bike path into o Restrict the number of vehicles parked the Showgrounds, other than at the road entry within the Showground during events off Evans Street. It is unfortunate that the bike path along the River has been positioned very o Provide (through design) one primary, clear close to the fence, without a landscape buffer symbolic gateway to, and sense of arrival at on either side, and no formal connections the Showground with associated welcome, between the two have been made. way finding and club and event information at the entry It may be necessarily in the long term to realign the shared pathway along the River and o Ensure that traffic entering and leaving the boundary of the Showgrounds in view of precinct has clear sight lines and priorities continued erosion of the River bank. o Manage internal traffic flows so as to Similarly, the integrity of the gatehouse on minimise conflict and limit closing speeds Evans Street may also be compromised by o Secure ready access by emergency service further erosion of the River bank. vehicles at all times Principles o Facilitate a rapid and orderly evacuation of • Some special event format and the area after events. arrangements for parking and vehicle movement and pedestrian and cycle access Objectives are required, in addition to every day access . To construct one main entry for the and parking showgrounds as a gateway that respects the local heritage of the site and provides: a • Special event format and arrangements sense of arrival, wayfinding and other should be developed in conjunction with information signage, and facilitates ticket Showgrounds and Parkland user groups, and collection promoted with ticketing advice and generally well in advance of any major event . Implement agreed and effective plans for access, parking and traffic management in • A combined calendar of events for the and around the precinct, catering both for Parklands and the Showgrounds should be major events and for the operation of the prepared to minimise conflict between Showground. events • The significant cedar trees along Golf Links Actions lane and the two peppercorn trees on Evans 17. Adopt a traffic management plan for the Street need to be protected. The Peppercorn Parklands and Showground, and the event trees could be used to enhance a main entry parking plan to provide for the orderly point into the Showgrounds movement of vehicles and protect and • The design and development of access and promote pedestrian and cycle access to and car parks in the precinct should: through the precinct. 18. Design and construct a new main gateway o Minimise the separation between Norm for the Showgrounds in the location shown Minns Oval and Barr Reserve (and between on the Parklands Master Plan. This design other adjacent sports fields for that matter) should include signage and lighting and build and enhance pedestrian and cycle access to on local character and heritage. the precinct PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 18 Page 122 of 237 30/03/15 3.3 MANAGEMENT: ROLES, STRUCTURE AND PROCESSES A number of issues concerning management Representation on the Committee of roles, structure and processes were raised in Management the stakeholder consultation. These included: Currently the COM represents user groups. . The current structure is not the most Members are not selected to represent specific responsive customer driven or efficient areas of expertise for example: management, structure reflective of the potential business or strategic or financial planning, 3 standing of the venue marketing, and events management. . Everyone has a say but the tenants of Not all user groups of the grounds are buildings make decisions about a regional represented on the committee of management. facility, and those not concerned with the This may be as those on the COM have oval, for example make decisions affecting contributed capital to developments in some the oval way, whereas the others are simply licensees. . Sometimes the COM is sidestepped, and groups go directly to Council to have issues The following groups, who have ongoing resolved licences for use of the facilities, are not on the . Council has taken on responsibilities COM: usually undertaken by a COM (i.e. . Wangaratta Woodworkers Inc. developments) . Wangaratta Table Tennis Association . Sometimes the bigger clubs dominate . Wangaratta Poultry Club . Different ownership and management . Wangaratta Pigeon Club agreements exist for multiple, separate . Wangaratta Magpies Cricket Club facilities, and this creates conflict . Bicycle User Group . There is no asset management plan or a planned approach to capital works If the showground is to be considered a major priorities events space, then the committee needs to have representatives on it that have a suite of . There are increasing costs to Council of the competencies, and have marketing, events and venue, but it has a lack of control over tourism expertise. The reduced number of assets, revenue and expenditure volunteers willing to participate in the . Decisions about events that impact on committee will be an ongoing issue. The COM home sports are often made in isolation of needs to prepare a succession plan. the sport, or each other 3 Note: Event management may not typically be a committee of management’s role. However in this instance if the management model retains such a committee, this expertise will be required as the reserve is an events venue. PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 19 Page 123 of 237 30/03/15 The process of booking the venue Financial management Overall a number of people said that the Unlike other Sections 86 Committees, financial complexity of roles, and the booking system- management for the WSSC is handled by provide frustration, some mistrust and Council’s Finance Department. This includes: confusion, and there is duplication in handling invoicing, payments and the provision of bookings. monthly reports, with the WSSC Treasurer To reserve the ground for use a prospective regularly liaising with Council’s Financial group must first book through the WSSC but Accountant and Technical Officer. the lights are booked separately through The COM has no major source of income other Council. The use of buildings is through licences than user charges. The COM sets annual user with each individual user group. fees and charges based on insurance, size of A prospective event organiser must seek membership and gate takings, electricity and contracts from at least three different ground usage and signage. However there representative bodies. appears to be irregularities in how these charges are applied. A subcommittee of the WSSC (comprised only of members who utilise the oval) was been The oval appears to be very well maintained by formed in 2013 to handle ground bookings but Council at Council’s cost, although users are this has yet to meet. levied a proportion of that cost. Council officers are approached directly by user Those user groups who have developed their groups, due to the perceived ineffectiveness of own facilities and who have liquor licenses are this current model. able to raise revenue from hire arrangements. Other groups who license WAIS facilities or The Wangaratta Sports Development Centre don't have a liquor license, do not have the was completed in February 2012 and bookings same opportunities to raise revenue. are currently managed separately by the Murray Bushrangers, on behalf of the Council. Participants of the consultation workshops This created some ill feeling in other user suggested that the COM does not receive groups and whilst the intent of the income from major events or games etc. except arrangement and provision of the building was for a proportion of catering etc. However to encourage community use – the committee neither are they responsible for all of the costs. suggests that there is very little if any There have been unofficial reports that user community use, other than use by casual groups on-sell their lighting allocation “at a cyclists using the velodrome. premium price”. Council have experience and the capability in There were several different views expressed managing bookings for facilities. Council’s about who receives what revenue. It has been maintenance team have a greater visibility of suggested funds that have been raised from bookings for other sports grounds. On a events have been returned to the Committee number of occasions grounds maintenance has of Management not Council, and yet Council been interrupted by use that they did not know takes on many of the costs. The Committee about in advance. suggests that they receive no money from the Council has a booking system for multiple Ovens Murray Football League final. The lack of sportsgrounds in the surrounding Parklands transparency in financial matters has created and for buildings. Currently Council’s booking tensions and need to be clarified. system doesn’t include the Showgrounds or the Wangaratta Rovers Football/Netball club grounds. PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 20 Page 124 of 237 30/03/15 A review of the income and expenditure of the . As the table following shows, Council’s showgrounds found that: expenditure has increased by over 45% since 2008-2009 (excluding community . From existing documentation it is not grants). The expenditure did not increase possible to identify a clear relationship last year from a peak in 2012-2013. between all costs associated with the Showground and all revenue, or how these are distributed. Table 1. Council’s expenditure related to the Showgrounds . Council takes most of the financial control for the Showgrounds, and additionally Year Expenditure seeks funding for major facility upgrades 08/09 $59,149 through state government and other 09/10 $68,425 grants, or has provided community grants for small capital improvement projects. For 10/11 $84,700 example, Community Grants provided 11/12 $95,188 minor improvements to the Table Tennis 12/13 $110,687 building and the Umpires building. 13/14 $109,808 . The COM work within the budget generated by the users fees, levies and charges, (which are collected by Council on . In this past financial year over 50% of the COM’s behalf). This budget is Council’s operating costs were spent on estimated to be approximately $28,180 in turf management of the oval. 2014/15 and the majority is associated . The only revenue from the Showgrounds with user electricity, waste and water to Council is $18,350 from hire of facilities charges and an $11,000 ‘Arena (lights and ground usage). Maintenance Levy’. As a result the . There appears to be very limited funds Committee has limited revenue sources to expended on asset improvement or use for maintenance of facilities. renewal- and what has been spent has largely been through Council grants. . Some payments for use are made directly to Council because Council has provided some facilities. Some other facilities (such as the new shed on Golf Links Lane) have been provided directly by the Show Society. . The consultants were informed that instigation of a regular contribution to capital works and maintenance fund is in the process of being established. PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 21 Page 125 of 237 30/03/15 Ability to maintain the grounds, buildings Management roles and overlap with and the oval in good condition Council . From a review of the financial reports Council currently undertakes financial available it appears that there is little management roles for the committee that it contribution being made toward asset does not undertake for other Section 86 COMs. renewal and maintenance of the existing Some stakeholders interviewed for this project facilities at the showgrounds, and the said, “If the COM makes a decision that a club result is that many facilities are doesn't like, they sidestep the COM and go functionally obsolete and in relative poor straight to Council, which results in poor condition. Many are not likely to be communication”, and “Sometimes the bigger compliant with the building code. clubs dominate”. . There are currently insufficient funds allocated to maintain facilities in an Whilst theoretically it is the COM’s acceptable condition, let alone strategically responsibility to maintain and develop their renew them. assets, Council appears to fund some building . There does not appear to be significant maintenance and improvements through revenue generated from the facility to be community grants. At least one facility (the able to maintain buildings in accordance Sports Development Centre) is directly licenced with current standards. Council doesn't to Council, rather than the COM. currently include the Showground assets in There is currently no specific guide as to how its asset renewal modelling. and who makes decisions about activities in the . It will be important to examine other Showground Precinct. A number of people revenue streams, given the amount of raised the lack of clear communication funds required to address the condition of channels between the COM and Council, and many buildings at the Wangaratta that there was a lack of clear division and Showground. consistency related to roles and . There are a number of examples responsibilities. elsewhere, where showgrounds have Council had communication directly with the undertaken commercial and residential AFL for the NAB Cup games without COM developments to enable the injection of consultation. COM was not happy with that. In capital to upgrade facilities or provide the development of lighting on the ongoing income. One example of this is Showgrounds, some said, “the COM had no Melbourne Showgrounds. Few such input. “Council would not let them see the developments have been able to get a contract”. good balance in retaining fit-for-purpose The community engagement conducted for this facilities for sport and recreation, as well as project indicated that some sports users resent meeting commercial objectives. the influence that the other users (not The location of the Wangaratta associated with the oval itself) have over Showgrounds within a sporting and projects concerning the oval. Parkland precinct on the banks of the The Show Society is the landlord for most Ovens River does not support its buildings on the site, and effectively control development for other purposes. development on the site. Given that these buildings are only required once a year for this purpose, this level of control appears inappropriate. PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 22 Page 126 of 237 30/03/15 A number of Council officer positions engage in give feedback about the operation of the varying degrees with the WSSC. These include: Parklands”. • Chief Executive Officer This model would make constructive use of the • Manager Community and Recreation significant emotional investment that user groups have towards the Showground’s • Manager Facilities and Open Spaces precinct while allowing residents to continue • Customer Service Coordinator being consulted and informed. • Turf Management Team Leader For this model to work the asset management, • Financial Accountant bookings, financial role, and tenure • Technical Officer - Facilities responsibilities would be returned to Council. • Events Officer This model still has disadvantages in that whilst • Community and Recreation Officer it provides for user group input, it does not • Recreation Planner provide for appropriate expertise on the • Director – Community Wellbeing committee to reflect the key role of the • Manager – Assets showgrounds in sports and other events, and some representatives may have less incentive • Buildings Management Coordinator to be involved if they do not have the power to make decisions. Alternative models of management There are four relevant management models Option 2: Direct Council management that are suitable to the scale and context of the Direct Council management of showgrounds Wangaratta Showgrounds, (as well as some and sporting precinct is a model that has been other possible combinations). adopted by other Local Government areas in an Option 1: Retain a similar committee of effort to rationalise showground’s facilities and management approach – but make the encourage broader and shared use options. An Committee an Advisory Committee example of this model is Shepparton Showgrounds, managed by Department of Arts, The Parklands Master Plan called for Council to Events & Tourism at Greater Shepparton City “Establish an Advisory Committee for the whole Council. of the Wangaratta Recreation Parklands. The Advisory Committee would be accountable to If the Showground’s bottom line is a measure the Rural City of Wangaratta and provide of success, the disadvantage of direct Council advice only to Council on the use and management is the high cost of internal development of the Parklands (including the services required (as compared to a not for Showgrounds).” profit, or a commercial entity), if costs are to be accounted for as part of the Showground The role of the Advisory Committee, which business. would meet twice a year, (as outlined in the Parklands Master plan) would be to: Another disadvantage of direct Council management is that the community “Carefully monitor the works of individual development benefits of the COM would be groups located in the Parklands to ensure any diminished. However given the difficulty of development plans are consistent with the their tasks, if the COM was transferred to an Master Plan and approved by Council. advisory committee some benefits of user Advise Council about whether development and group and community involvement would use proposals by groups using the Parklands are remain. appropriate and consistent with the Master The advantage of this model is that Council has Plan, and Conduct an annual public forum for the required expertise in relation to financial the Wangaratta community, to discuss the management, asset management, tourism and implementation of the Master Plan and provide events management that should be the an opportunity for the general community to precursor to effective management. PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 23 Page 127 of 237 30/03/15 The other advantage of direct Council It may be possible to operate under a management is that there are economies of membership based organisation that provides scale if Council manages these facilities such as the benefits to members of access to multiple the Norm Minns Oval and the buildings, in events. However with the condition of the conjunction with other similar assets such as existing buildings, the real costs of developing other sporting facilities. and running events at the Showgrounds, the lack of a strong brand and multiple large scale Option 3: Management by a separate events that will attract investment, there are “controlled business entity” limited opportunities for such an organisation This option is one that some Councils have to break even at this point. pursued in the management of Council In this model the association would typically businesses such as aquatics centres. have a lease over the facility, which would be For example: Ripples Leisure Centre and exclusive. The maximum term for which a lease Penrith Memorial Swimming Pool, in Penrith may be granted under section 17D of the LGA are managed by a “Controlled Entity”, Crown Land Reserves Act is 21 years. governed by a Board, including community and The difficulties that this model will have in Council representatives. This entity operates Wangaratta are: the facilities as a business, free from the time delays typically associated with Council • That there is no such entity that exists to financial and decision making processes (i.e. run special events, the Show, as well as raising purchase orders and taking decisions to govern the conduct of sporting monthly Council meetings etc.) and it can competitions remove itself from staffing structures, and • The small population means such an processes typically required by Council that organisation is likely to be small may introduce operational inefficiencies. • There will need to be a new organisation The disadvantage of this type of model is that it established to fulfil this role – and may not be eligible for government grants, if it volunteers are in short supply is not seen as purely not for profit, and it may • Such an organisation would need have to account for the many resources significant investment (as any other currently provided “in-kind”. entity) to deliver high quality infrastructure and fund asset It would have to be determined if the facilities, management, before it could derive a under this model, would need to be leased to a reasonable income new entity. If it needed to be leased to the • There may not be ownership of such an entity, as crown land, a business case would organisation, unless members of the need to be prepared and approval given by the existing user groups form such an entity Minister. • Sharing facilities with other users may not Option 4. Lease to / Operation by not-for- be encouraged profit association • There are some processes required in order to lease the facilities (i.e. approval The example of this model is the Royal by the Minister) Melbourne Show, managed by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV). The Before the trustees or a committee of Royal Agricultural Society is a member based, management may grant a lease over crown not for profit organisation that is dedicated to land the Minister must approve both the grant supporting excellence in Victorian agriculture. of the lease and the purpose of the lease. The Minister must also ensure that consultation is conducted with the trustees or committee of management prior to the grant of the lease. PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 24 Page 128 of 237 30/03/15 The Leasing Policy for Crown Land in Victoria The Most Practical Option provides that in order for the Minister to assess Before any other management model is any proposal to grant a lease under this introduced a number of key polices and section, a business case must be prepared. processes need to be documented. Option 5. Management by an entity who Should Council elect to introduce a new manages other Council facilities management entity for the showgrounds a Typically this arrangement would require a transition period will be required, during which specification of the service to be prepared and time funds need be to be secured, critical issues then the service tendered for a fee. addressed and decisions/policies and documentation put in place about the Licences could be issued for any separate Showgrounds. These would be prepared entities such as facilities provided by others separate to and before there would be benefits (such as clubs and organisations) who operate of any independent organisation or separate facilities within the grounds. management entity being involved. The advantage of this model is that such a First and foremost Council needs one co- management entity could operate more than ordinated approach and a “champion” and one Council facility, (for example the Indoor “place manager” to facilitate the Sports and Aquatics Centre as well as the implementation of this plan. Council would be Showground within the same precinct) and the most logical body to employ such as hence there may be some economies of scale in person, which could reduce the need to involve managing the Showgrounds in this way. so many separate officers. The disadvantages of this model are: This “manager of the showgrounds” could be a . That it introduces a new entity with slightly senior staff member who works for Council and different objectives and core businesses to with an advisory committee or Showground the Showgrounds, that may not have the user group, to co-ordinate the implementation expertise in Showgrounds or special of the priorities of this plan. See Chapter 3. events, especially tourism related activities Priorities. . As with the other models, such a management entity would not typically In the long term the most likely management want to manage or fund capital model will be either: improvements and asset renewal . A Controlled Business Entity . A management fee would need to be paid . Direct Council Management or . The cost to run the facilities is unlikely to . Management of some or all components be substantially less than if it were to be by a management entity managing other run by Council Council facilities such as the Indoor Sports The advantage of this option is that it may help and Aquatics Centre. build further relationships with other Parklands The relationship with other facilities in the users and facilities, and if it was the same the Parklands should also be investigated as part of organization responsible for managing the determining the most appropriate Indoor Sports and Aquatics Centre it may be management of the Showgrounds. possible to achieve the greater activation of the Showgrounds and a cross over of between the The principles, which should be embraced in two facilities. future management, are outlined on the following page. PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 25 Page 129 of 237 30/03/15 Principles re management • Capital contributions to facilities could be encouraged by offering naming rights, • Retain community and user involvement rental rebates and other benefits, rather in the management of the showgrounds than exclusive use and perceived equity • Tasks not suited to voluntary • Facilities should be licensed to community management committees should be groups and clubs to activate the site and allocated to other entities e.g. asset provide additional opportunities management, development of facilities, or throughout the year, where these: additional expertise brought on board o fit with the target audience • The management of the Showgrounds o are dependent on the standards of should involve Wangaratta’s business, facilities available / the location arts/crafts farming and tourism, and o can bring something to the show or other sporting community events • Specific sports business, financial o encourage use at non peak times management event management and o have needs that can be met by design as marketing expertise is required to manage well as minimize the conflict with other the Showgrounds and to contribute to the users process of bidding and managing events o enhance the ability to grow sustainable Under the Crown lands Act all buildings on • clubs, and participation, and improve the the site leased revert to the crown at the standard of facilities and club’s ability to end of the first lease period. They are maintain them public facilities that should be shared • There should be a transparency and clear equitably and be retained as public assets and relationship between user fees and Rental for buildings used for commercial • costs. purposes should attract commercial rent that returns to the Showgrounds • A funding strategy for whole Parklands is Objectives crucial to the implementation of the strategic plan Role • Funds raised from the Showgrounds should return to the venue . Elevate the facility’s management to • The priority of use schedule for all become more cost effective, providing a facilities should be in favour of: the in- more co-ordinated approach to decision season club (except for regional / state making and roles, future development, events). Representative and senior asset and turf management, maintenance, competition games should take priority marketing, booking and programming. over training and junior competitions. For . Enhance the relationship and integration of buildings the priority of use should be: the showground and other facilities that those dependent on the parklands, the are regional in focus in the precinct, river and a showground location, those including the river. attracting more visitors from a larger . Separate out tasks not suited to voluntary catchment (i.e. regional rather than local management committees e.g. asset market) and the priority events would be: management and development of facilities, agricultural themed activities, shows or from operational tasks. events, and sporting activities • Council will seek to accommodate clubs that are not dependent on Showgrounds/ location or a regional sporting facility to facilities suitable to their requirements close by • Sharing will be required of all facilities and this will be facilitated through license arrangements PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 26 Page 130 of 237 30/03/15 . Enhance the management of built facilities Marketing and information at the Showground and their contribution to . Develop a centralised source for the showground as a local and regional information about the showground, as a events venue. sports and show precinct, and a venue to hire. Actions . Actively market the site and recommend MANAGEMENT ROLE, STRUCTURE AND marketing initiatives for the facilities. PROCESSES . Prepare good quality information and 19. Migrate the committee of management to signage onsite and off site. an advisory committee representing all . Develop and heavily publicise an annual user groups, for a finite transitional period calendar of events for the Showground and while facility allocation, policy, finance, and Parklands. infrastructure plans and redevelopment . Enhance users experience of the priorities are completed, and long-term Showgrounds, (from information about, management is determined. contact with management, booking/ payment, travel to and from, orientation, 20. Introduce a combined booking system for sport, recreation and major events, and the onsite activity and finalising service). prepare a Wangaratta Parklands calendar Management structure of events, coordinated with other venues. . Streamline the management structure and 21. Actively market the Showgrounds and its decision making processes related to the facilities, prepare good quality and Showgrounds. consistent branded information and signage onsite and off site. . Introduce key competencies to the management entity responsible for the 22. Adopt criteria to assess priority projects for management of the Showgrounds, and funding. encourage continued community and user 23. Review the availability of other group involvement in decision-making. sportsgrounds close by and put in place arrangements for club games that are Financial management displaced from the Showgrounds when . Develop a financial plan for the grounds and events are on. identify new income streams. 24. Work with local tourism operators and . Introduce a consistent set of fees and organisations to package up events and charges for Showgrounds facilities that are meetings that could be held at the equitable, and achievable, and differentiate Showgrounds. commercial uses from not for profit sport 25. Introduce a new pricing structure that and recreation. balances current needs of users against . Enhance the return from events at the long term financial needs. Showground to the City and community. 26. Introduce a relatively standard license Occupancy and use agreement for all users directly to Council, to encourage sharing and equitable access . Provide consistent occupancy agreements for all facilities at the ground, and for all user groups, that are shared license accommodate club headquarters. agreements with Council, rather than the Agricultural and Industrial Society. 27. Adopt a strong financial plan with identified new, and non-sporting revenue . Seek to provide a better equity between streams and apportion all costs. summer and winter users in access to facilities, the ground, storage, and fund raising opportunities. PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 27 Page 131 of 237 30/03/15 MANAGEMENT ROLE, STRUCTURE AND PROCESSES (cont’d) 28. Actively seek funding for the redevelopment and restoration of key buildings and planned capital works, and ongoing maintenance. 29. Attract additional sponsorship, events and parallel activities that could be developed in conjunction with the Show that market Wangaratta to a younger audience, as a food-bowl, sporting and regional centre. 30. Introduce more formal communication between all users of the Showground and the Parklands as a whole. 31. Adopt a policy that assumes all facilities are public facilities, that home sporting teams have an equitable access to facilities necessary to play the game, and if components are used for commercial purpose these should attract commercial rents that are returned to the ground. 32. Introduce specific business, event management and marketing expertise to the process of bidding and managing events at the Showgrounds. 33. Appoint a senior Showgrounds manager for an interim period to: work closely with user groups to put in place the key policies and plans identified in this plan, as a champion and place manager, to project manage capital works and the relocation of uses off the oval, and initiate new revenue streams. 34. Investigate management relationships with other facilities in the Parklands and potentially the Indoor Sports and Aquatics Facility. 35. Following the refinement of policies and procedures, Infrastructure plans, and a financial and business plan, determine the preferred ongoing management entity. Consider either a controlled business entity; direct council management or elements of existing entities. PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 28 Page 132 of 237 30/03/15 3.4 USE OF THE NORM MINNS OVAL Norm Minns oval is over utilised and this needs to Other clubs/events are chasing the date the be addressed before the ground quality is carnival is held. The Committee feels it is jeopardised. User groups said that providing an important that it remains an athletics carnival, additional green space is the priority for the and not become “a circus with rides etc.” Cycling Showgrounds, as no other grounds are available Victoria indicate the sport carnival is just one of for users to move to. the events that takes place at the velodrome. They believe the timing of the There are some uses of the ground that are carnival has caused decline in participation. The deserving for historic and community reasons – Wangaratta Christmas (cycling) Carnival, which but not all are dependent on the high standard of has seen very good growth over the last few facilities constructed at the Showground. years, shows the relevance of the track. There is some seasonal conflict between regional There is a need to relocate the velodrome or cycle and local sports, between codes, and between the track off the oval and move it to somewhere show and sports. There have been constraints on suitable where the Sports Carnival can still be constructing the netball courts with the correct held. Some stakeholders suggested somewhere orientation because of potential impact on show else in the precinct, on the Western side of the activities. Cricket would like another practice precinct, Barr 2, or the north area of the wicket however this is also considered Showgrounds, or the old rodeo area (however this inappropriate due to show activities. area was an old tip site). The oval can’t sustain horse and motorbike events As a first step it would be beneficial to establish as well as sport, nor can it sustain the hours it an agreement to use one of the existing ovals in currently attracts in winter, or the combination of the precinct for club games when events are on in cycling with a football/ cricket venue. the Showgrounds, and to be able to The large amount of local use of the Oval is accommodate umpires, training and junior limiting options for additional regional use i.e. matches else where, such as at Barr 2. holding the Ovens and Murray Football Grand Clubs say they would be happy to be moved off Final. The balance between local and regional the oval, and away from the Showgrounds, but issue needs to be struck. alternatives are not available. Partnerships with There are opportunities for additional regional schools may be an option for taking the activities cricket events and activities e.g. T20, however off the oval. there is some conflict between cricket and the The Wangaratta Football Club said that they wish preparation of the ground for the AFL preseason to progress the construction of a shelter on the match. edge of the field (past player pavilion) and this is The Australia Day Sports Carnival has been going now likely with sponsorship – possibly over the 95 years. This is an Australian Athletics League Christmas period. This structure may however be event, and whilst highly valued it has been another example of a facility not in keeping with difficult to maintain its prestige, some said - the local heritage character of the site and other because of dwindling prize money. buildings, and this should be delayed until a PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 29 Page 133 of 237 30/03/15 design guideline for the site and future buildings is . Ensure all facilities are shared, and alternative prepared. venues provided for local clubs when major events are on the Oval. If the Sports Development Centre was extended to the south and toilets and change rooms were Key actions provided, cricket and football could share contemporary and code compliant facilities. A 36. Agree on the carrying capacity of the oval and community function room could provide some introduce the process to prioritise allocation income for the ground and a number of the small and use of the ground. facilities could be integrated. 37. Adopt the priority use of the ground as follows: A new broadcast box could serve major events • Regional events take precedence, regardless of and future AFL preseason games. the season Relocating the football club to this new facility • Use to accommodate scheduled maintenance space would have the advantage of opening up (or by agreement with grounds person) the views to the north and a potential velodrome • In season code precedence for all local events and festival space, if this were feasible. • Preseason local only on approval of in season code i.e. by moving to other day etc. Objectives • Games/ competition priority over training . Maintain a quality ground and associated • Scheduled activities over unscheduled. support facilities suitable for, and to attract • Local sports/ activities with the greatest regional and higher levels of sports participation competition and events • Public interest must prevail (Crown Lands Act . Market the whole precinct in conjunction 1978). with oval, for events such as masters games / university games etc. 38. Provide an option for the umpires, juniors and . Program and develop Norm Minns and the CJ training to use an adjacent oval to reduce the Findlay ovals as complimentary grounds use of Norm Minns Oval. . Protect the existing oval from over utilisation 39. Develop a velodrome/cycling track on an and create a sustainable balance between alternative site in the precinct to enable cycling major events and other sporting to grow, and minimise conflicts of use on the competitions, across both seasons Oval. . Introduce an agreed allocation system that 40. Consider running the Sports Carnival at a more prioritizes use and aligns ground use with suitable time during the year. maintenance requirements and oval carrying 41. Consider developing the internal road network capacity in the Parklands for a criterium circuit. . Create one centralised booking process (for lights, ground and development centre) 42. Control the use of motor bikes and horse riding events on the oval. . Reduce conflicts between codes and levels of sport 43. Incrementally develop new shared football and . Retain oval as regional standard and manage cricket facilities, and expanded development use accordingly centre on the western side of the oval to enhance equity of use in both seasons. . Consider extending the Sports Development Centre along the western wing to replace 44. Identify appropriate locations where nominated functionally obsolete facilities, consolidate clubs and organisations can be relocated, to and provide contemporary and accessible reduce oval use, when facilities are shared facilities for home sports clubs, redeveloped. events, the Show and the community. 45. Provide an additional practice wicket at the . Maximise the value of the ground for regional ground. sports events PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 30 Page 134 of 237 30/03/15 3.5 VIABILITY OF THE WANGARATTA SHOW The Show – whether or not it is called that, has The role of the Wangaratta Showground can be considerable potential in Wangaratta. summarised as to: However the event needs: additional resources, . Stage the Wangaratta Show management and marketing (in conjunction with stakeholders); to reflect a broader cross . Stage City wide and regional level AFL and section of the community including youth, and cricket games and events a wider range of agricultural, entertainment . Attract premium level sporting events to and arts craft and cultural organisations, to the City keep it relevant. A very large investment would be required to compete as a non-sport major events/Show Role of the showgrounds generally destination. In recent years examples of developments at regional showgrounds – ie From the literature reviewed the typical role of large pavilions include: Sheepevention showgrounds generally can be summarised (Hamilton), Farm world- Landon Park under the following themes: (Gippsland), and Shepparton etc. . Focus for voluntary contributions by Regional shows have significant value. community Traditionally they highlight agricultural . Affordable accommodation for voluntary achievements, showcase the rural way of life organisations and were provided to assist with agricultural . Education: learn, exchange ideas, and learning, exchange ideas; and as an expression identify new opportunities within rural of community, providing social, networking, industries sporting and entertainment. . Raising the confidence of, and marketing of The Wangaratta Show reportedly generates local and regional producers and some $10,000 annually, and attracts about the manufacturers same number of people. This appears is . An expression of community, providing average for an Australian Show. The COM range of social, networking, sporting and makes approximately $4500 (10%) from gate entertainment opportunities 4. takings . Competition / outlet for arts/craft /animal husbandry and sports, competition not part of a club . Employment of local people and businesses 4 Showground special committee income and expenditure estimates 2013/14 PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 31 Page 135 of 237 30/03/15 From the stakeholder engagement process the Showgrounds are places where agricultural and following themes about the Show arose: rural traditions evolve to have contemporary relevance and meaning for their communities. • There is a need for more young people to be involved and major events marketing Both the instrumental and symbolic value of expertise. showgrounds is likely to play a role in the • The age and the reduction in the number of sustainability and resilience of rural and volunteers willing to participating in the regional communities when faced with change 5 Society and the COM is a major issue. and stress. • There isn’t the importance in showing of Other key elements and roles of show crafts, or animals anymore. However identified in the literature include: elsewhere there does appear to be a high demand and resurgence of crafts etc. • Provide communities with an opportunity • There are no machinery and car exhibits at to celebrate achievements the Show anymore. • Enjoy a break from day-to-day routine • There are too many alternatives and the • A combination of serious competition and Show is too expensive. light entertainment (camp • It ticks all the boxes. It has all the making of drafting and wood chopping are often a successful show, and the key attractants held in Australia) i.e. fireworks and actions sports. • A venue for rural families to socialise • The Boating and Camping Show is on at the • Provide opportunities for all ages, and same time at Apex Park. Consideration competitions in: agriculture, arts and should be given to either running this at a crafts, photography, cooking, art, beer different time to the Show or potentially and wine and horticulture running this event at the Showgrounds. • Provide commercial attractions including There is reluctance from Rotary to relocate rides, show bags and commercial stands this event to the Showgrounds. • Fireworks at the end 6 • There is a lack of storage and toilets. (There • Sponsors to fund all these events is only one toilet for people with a disability and people have to walk a long way to go to It is important to get the balance right between toilets). big events (main annual show etc.) and the user • The Show Society got a $5,000 grant to group activities in order to avoid damaging the make it alcohol free. This attracted more social fabric of the community. crowds, and turned everything around. Consider working with local tourism operators • Well represented with locals, but the Show and organisations to package up events and itself is a bit out of date e.g. cakes, poultry. meetings that can use the Showgrounds. • The Show is on at the same time as the Shepparton Show. How can it compete with Options this? Other studies suggest that to enhance the viability of local shows there are some common Key elements of a show objectives: From the literature there are some key roles and elements of agricultural shows. . Building the capacity of show societies . Increasing financial management skills and The symbolic importance of showgrounds and revenue-raising strategies shows in establishing a community’s identity . Increasing community engagement and sense of place is significant. This is seen in the popularity of local shows and local . Promoting and enhancing youth attachment to showgrounds despite the participation and evolution of many communities away from 5 Economic and Social Value of Victoria’s Regional Showgrounds, their original agricultural base. RDV, Oct 2012 6 Findings based on Economic and Social Value of Victoria’s Regional Showgrounds, RDV 2012 PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 32 Page 136 of 237 30/03/15 . Increasing strategic planning to ensure the Objectives popularity and sustainability of the show. . To enhance users experience of the Showgrounds, (from information about, These appear to be relevant to Wangaratta. contact with management, booking / Options for additional events if warranted payment, travel to and from, orientation, include the following: the onsite activity and finalising service). . Garden show/ expo . Make better use of the rodeo grounds and . Caravan and camping, Collectarma the canine area for events – or as part of . Concerts the Show. . Pet expo . Seek to attract additional regional events to the Show or as an adjunct to it i.e. Food . Relay for Life (4-5 Oct) and wine festival. . Christmas Carols (14th December) . Enhance the marketing and promotion of . Festival of Sport the Show. . Jazz festival (Oct 30-Nov 2) . Provide a greater focus on agriculture, food . Circuses and wine, sporting and craft, and music to . Agriculture exhibitions invigorate the Show as the local festival to . Food and Wine and go to, for business, residents and . Conferences, Expos participants. In this instance there may also be opportunities Build the capacity of the Agricultural and to combine some existing Wangaratta events and Industrial society, assisting with: such as the Sports Carnival with the Show, or to increasing financial management skills and market and bring the Showground into the revenue-raising, increasing community broader sports precinct for major multi- engagement, promote and enhancing sporting events such as Masters games / youth participation, and increasing university games etc. strategic planning, to ensure the popularity and sustainability of the Show. Opportunities also exist to focus on the competitive strengths of Wangaratta as a food bowl to refocus the show, and the encourage Farmers markets; night markets, food and wine events, and associated cottage industries development activities to the site. PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 33 Page 137 of 237 30/03/15 Actions VIABILITY OF THE SHOW 46. Significantly improve marketing and information about the Show. 47. Enhance users experience of the Showgrounds, (from availability of information about, interaction with management, booking/ payment, travel to and from, orientation, the onsite activity and the final service). 48. Work with local tourism operators and organisations to package up events and meetings to be held at the showground and /or in conjunction with the Show. 49. Attract additional sponsorship, events and parallel activities and package additional events with the Show that: encourage greater participation in agricultural, craft and sports activities, target more young people and promote Wangaratta as a food bowl, sporting and regional center. 50. Consider reviewing the date of the Show so it does not compete with local and larger regional shows such as Shepparton, and so as to fit with other complementary events etc. 51. Provide additional marketing, tourism and fundraising resources to the WAI Society 52. Create a balance between big events (main annual show etc.) and the user group activities in order to avoid damaging the social fabric of the community 53. Consider allowing for camping to the north of the Showgrounds to support festivals and sports carnivals. PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 34 Page 138 of 237 30/03/15 4. IMPLEMENTATION The following flow chart illustrates the process for addressing the issues identified in this strategic plan. An action plan with priorities is provided in the following pages. Priorities are identified as either 1, the most important and urgent to 3 least important or urgent. A mechanism for monitoring the status of action and implementation will be important. The interdepartmental Open Space and Facilities group could over see the plan’s implementation. 4.1 Implementation Flow chart PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 35 Page 139 of 237 30/03/15 4.2 Action Plan Actions Priority Lead Department Probable Cost CONDITION AND FUNCTIONALITY OF THE BUILDINGS 1. Prepare an architectural design guideline/ code for 1 the Showground that can be included in the planning scheme to ensure all buildings are in keeping with the significance and context of the site. This should include: a materials, and colour palette, and code to guide the placement, character and design of buildings and structures in the Showground. 2. Ensure no structures or buildings are constructed 1 NA before this guideline, and broad facility development plans for the whole showground are in place. 3. Relocate users that are not dependent on a 2 Showground and a regional sporting facility, to equivalent facilities elsewhere. 4. Rationalise and redevelop select facilities (that are in 1 poor condition and are functionally obsolete), to promote local heritage, attract sporting and local usage and other special events year round. 5. Review access to toilets and amenity lighting across 1 the ground in conjunction with potential building redevelopments and provide a selection of accessible toilets to serve all areas of the grounds. 6. Investigate the drainage issues on the site and behind 3 the WAIS office, and plan for the changes in long- term alignment of the River. 7. Prepare an asset management plan for all facilities at 1 the Showgrounds, with buildings as a priority. 8. Assess existing trees and prepare a plan for the 3 protection, management and further planting of trees in the Showgrounds. 9. Prepare a design for additional sports support 3 buildings (extension of the Sports Development Centre and the redevelopment key buildings in poor conditions (on Golf Links Lane and Evans Street boundaries). 10. Redesign a new main entry gateway, in conjunction 2 with an architect and artists and rationalise and improve current signage. 11. Consider developing the Parkland or Showground’s 3 internal road circuit as a criterium circuit. 12. Further develop Barr 2 Oval to accommodate some of 1 the uses off Norm Minns Oval permanently and during special events. PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 36 Page 140 of 237 30/03/15 Actions Priority Lead Department Probable Cost 13. Consider developing the Rodeo ground for social 3 family recreation, festival use, overflow car parking, and consider relocating the canine club further into this space. 14. Investigate the feasibility and design of a relocated 1 cycling track to the following sites: • Appin Park Athletics Complex • South Wangaratta Reserve • South Wangaratta Saleyards (near cycle club rooms) • Avian Park Trotting Track 15. Plan for the rationalisation and redevelopment of 1 select facilities that are designed to be sympathetic to local heritage and can attract sporting or other special events, as well as house indoor sporting and recreation groups. 16. Protect existing and plant and additional canopy trees 2 within the grounds and the adjacent streets. TRAFFIC AND PARKING 17. Adopt a traffic management plan for the Parklands 1 and Showground, and the event parking plan to provide for the orderly movement of vehicles, and protect and promote pedestrian and cycle access to and through the precinct. 18. Design and construct a new main gateway for the 2 Showgrounds in the location shown on the Parklands Master Plan. This design should include signage and lighting and build on local character and heritage. ROLE AND MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE AND PROCESSES 19. Migrate the committee of management to an 1 advisory committee of the Rural City of Wangaratta representing all user groups, for a finite transitional period while facility allocation, policy, finance, and redevelopment priorities are completed, and long term management is determined. 20. Introduce a combined booking system for sport, 1 recreation and major events, and prepare a Wangaratta Parklands calendar of events, coordinated with other venues. 21. Actively market the Showgrounds and its facilities, 3 prepare good quality and consistent branded information and signage onsite and off site. 22. Adopt criteria to assess priority projects for funding. 2 23. Review the availability of other sportsgrounds close 1 by and put in place arrangements for club games that are displaced from the Showgrounds when events are on. PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 37 Page 141 of 237 30/03/15 Actions Priority Lead Department Probable Cost 24. Work with local tourism operators and organisations 1 to package up events and meetings that could be held at the Showgrounds. 25. Introduce a new pricing structure that balances 2 current needs of users against long term financial needs. 26. Introduce a relatively standard license agreement for 2 all users -directly to Council, to encourage sharing and equitable access for all facilities at the ground, and accommodate club headquarters. 27. Adopt a strong financial plan with identified new, and 1 non-sporting revenue streams and apportion all costs. 28. Actively seek funding for the redevelopment and 1 restoration of key buildings and planned capital works, and ongoing maintenance. 29. Attract additional sponsorship, events and parallel 2 activities that could be developed in conjunction with the Show that market Wangaratta: to a younger audience, as a food-bowl, sporting and regional centre. 30. Introduce more formal communication between all users of the Showground and the Parklands as whole. 31. Adopt a policy that assumes all facilities are public 3 facilities, that home sporting teams have an equitable access to facilities necessary to play the game, and if components are used for commercial purpose these should attract commercial rents that are returned to the ground. 32. Introduce specific business, event management and 2 marketing expertise to the process of bidding and managing events at the Showgrounds. 33. Appoint a senior Showgrounds manager for an 1 interim period to: work closely with user groups to put in place the key policies and plans identified in this plan, as a champion and place manager, to project manage capital works and the relocation of uses off the oval, and initiate new revenue streams. 34. Investigate management relationships with other facilities in the Parklands and potentially the Indoor Sports and Aquatics Facility and the Performing Arts Centre. 35. Following the refinement of policies and procedures, Infrastructure plans, and a financial and business plan, determine the preferred ongoing management entity. Consider either a controlled business entity; direct council management or elements of existing entities. PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 38 Page 142 of 237 30/03/15 Actions Priority Lead Department Probable Cost NORM MINS OVAL 36. Agree on the carrying capacity of the oval and 1 introduce the process to prioritise allocation and use of the ground. 37. Adopt the priority use of the ground as follows: 1 • Regional events over any regardless of season • Use to accommodate scheduled maintenance (or by agreement with grounds person) • In season code for all local events • Preseason local only on approval of in season code- ie by moving to other day etc. • Games/ competition priority over training • Scheduled activities over unscheduled. • Local sports/ activities with the greatest participation • Public interest must prevail (Crown Lands Act 1978). 38. Provide an option for the umpires, juniors and 1 training to use an adjacent oval to reduce the use of Norm Minns Oval. 39. Develop a velodrome/cycling track on an alternative 1 site to enable cycling to grow. 40. Consider running the Sports Carnival at a more 3 suitable time during the year. 41. Consider developing the internal road network in the 3 Parklands for a criterium circuit. 42. Restrict motorbikes and equestrian use of oval. 3 43. Incrementally develop new shared football and 3 cricket facilities, and expanded development centre on the western side of the oval to enhance equity of use in both seasons. 44. Identify appropriate locations where nominated clubs 1 and organisations can be relocated to, to reduce oval use, when facilities are redeveloped. 45. Provide an additional practice wicket at the ground. 3 VIABILITY OF THE SHOW 46. Significantly improve marketing and information 1 about the Show. 47. Enhance users experience of the Showgrounds, (from 1 availability of information about, interaction with management, booking/ payment, travel to and from, orientation, the onsite activity and the final service). 48. Work with local tourism operators and organisations 1 to package up events and meetings to be held at the showground and /or in conjunction with the Show. PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 39 Page 143 of 237 30/03/15 Actions Priority Lead Department Probable Cost 49. Attract additional sponsorship, events and parallel 2 activities and package additional events with the Show that: encourage greater participation in agricultural, craft and sports activities, target more young people and promote Wangaratta as a food bowl, sporting and regional centre. 50. Consider reviewing the date of the Show so it does 3 not compete with local and larger regional shows such as Shepparton, and so as to fit with other complementary events etc. 51. Provide additional marketing, tourism and 2 fundraising resources to the WAI Society. 52. Create a balance between big events (main annual 2 show etc.) and the user group activities in order to avoid damaging the social fabric of the community. 53. Consider allowing for camping to the north of the 2 Showgrounds to support festivals and sports carnivals. PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 40 Page 144 of 237 30/03/15 6. Appendices Appendix 1. SWOT ANALYSIS for the Showgrounds Strengths: . Central locality of the Showground, walking distance from CBD and accessible from the river path . Location in a precinct with other sporting facilities . Wangaratta a very central location regionally for regional footy/cricket . Character created by the historic buildings and setting (the adjacent sporting facilities and river environs) . Affordable community hub /accommodation for voluntary organisations . The cycle track: Home of the Wangaratta Wheel race –very important to cycle sport in Victoria, and to Wangaratta’s history, Offers elderly and other bike riders opportunity off road training and No carrying capacity issues for track. . Good quality ground and lights suitable for regional sports . Range of facilities: sports development centre, footy club function room . Heritage character . The show includes some key staples of what a good rural show should have – fireworks, animal shows, crafts and competitions . User groups and volunteers take lot of pride in their facilities. Clubs do a lot of fund raising to raise capital . Some good sharing arrangements- between users such between the Umpires and Cricket . Some great collective fundraising such as the Lions Swap Meet . Unlike other reserves in Wangaratta, the site is enclosed Weaknesses: . General condition and functionality of facilities. . The Sports Development Centre doesn't have a roof/ sun protection . Lack of unified design development code for buildings and infrastructure in the precinct . Not specifically marketed and managed as a whole venue . Not dedicated for events – ie this means local users have to move out . Not responsive customer driven or efficient management structure reflective of the potential standing of the venue . Not all showgrounds tenants (licensees and lessees) are on the C of M . Minimal communication between clubs and users in different seasons . Traffic and organisation of parking and access. Parking and traffic flow for major events (Show, NAB Cup), no major car park – poor legibility of road network hierarchy of entries etc, poorly defined entrance, and lack of willingness to walk . Unsightly fencing, and absence of clear access and car parking arrangements . Lack of one centralised booking processes (ie lights, ground and development centre need to be booked separately) and lack of centre events handling ticketing system etc. and no centralised information about the showground as a venue . Multiple entities involved in management: ie Council ground management, booking lights, events and major events and sports development, COM: booking ground, occupancy agreements, fundraising, maintenance, and user groups: own events and minor maintenance of hired/ leased rooms PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 41 Page 145 of 237 30/03/15 . The management entity (COM) has no major source of income: (does not receive income from major games etc. except proportion of catering etc.) . Inconsistency in what users are charged -some of the most regular users don't pay anything . No agreed allocation priorities or system which aligns ground use with maintenance requirements or carrying capacity . Inequity between summer and winter users: some clubs have access to income generating space – but most do not. . Those that have constructed or contributed to their own buildings have greater management control than others . Lack of storage for user groups . Lack of public, accessible toilets to serve the show and all users – given not all open . Entry for other users during events (footy) etc. can be troublesome. . New building ‘off limits’ – has anyone ever rented it?? . No unified branding of signs etc. at the showgrounds Threats . The large investment required to compete as non-sport major events destination – ie large pavilions etc. Sheepevention (Hamilton), Farmworld- Landon Park, Shepparton etc. . The Show is on at the same time as other regional shows such as Shepparton, and the boat show at Apex Park . Over use of the ground means become less attractive for regional and larger sporting events . Some conflicts between show events and oval sports . Development projects on hold due to lack of agreed and united strategic direction and priorities . Growth and rationalisation of community organisations on the site is constrained due to condition of buildings and as some clubs have revenue raising opportunities and others don't . Some users of the ground not dependent on a ground of this quality – likely to damage the ground through over use . The Sports Development Centre has divided users– it is not perceived as a community facility and has limited use by show or community . Most of the nicest and most valuable heritage buildings have been demolished. . The age and the reduction in the number of volunteers willing to participating in the committee of management . The poor condition of facilities such as the horse stalls is threatening the viability of the Show . Lack of an asset management plan for infrastructure and a code for the design and placement of buildings in the Showground . Increasing costs to Council but lack of control over assets PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 42 Page 146 of 237 30/03/15 Opportunities . Elevate the facility’s management to become more cost effective, and deliver a coordinated approach to decision-making and roles, future development, asset and turf management, maintenance, marketing, booking and programming . Relocate the cycle track to another venue to minimise conflict with ovals users and maximise its use . Additional regional events utilising the showground (not necessarily the ground) – ie Food and wine festival. . Better use and development of the rodeo ground space (and potentially canine club area) . Centralised management, booking and occupancy agreements (to include all areas include dog obedience) . Greater connection and relationship with adjacent ovals and other sport facilities . Capitalise on the significant character and history and use for a marketing advantage . Combine Sports Carnival and Show to enhance viability of both . Marketing the whole precinct together for events such as Masters games / university games etc. . Relocate some ground users not dependent on a high quality ground to adjacent ovals. PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 43 Page 147 of 237 MINUTES - ORDINARY MEETING - WANGARATTA RURAL CITY COUNCIL 16 APRIL 2013 60 11.2.3 COMMUNITY WELLBEING 11.2.3.1 SPECIAL COMMITTEES DRAFT CHARTER Committees Review 10.020.005. Introduction To implement the recently endorsed Council Policy 'Appointment to Council Committees', a draft charter has been developed for Special Committees of Council (Special Committees). The Charter will assist with compliance and ensure a consistent approach to the operation of these Committees. This report also outlines steps required of specific Special Committees to comply with the revised policy. Background Council has 16 Special Committees established under Section 86 of the Local Government Act 1989 for the purpose of managing and controlling activities at Council owned/managed facilities and a further one Special Committee being the Friends of Lacluta Committee. Section 86 (3) of the Local Government Act 1989 provides that councils may delegate certain functions, duties or powers to a Special Committee. Delegations to Special Committees of Council under the above provisions were first made in 1992 and have since that time been reviewed and updated. Uniform Charters in support of these delegations have been developed providing guidance to the committees in fulfilling their obligations. Council has previously resolved to exempt members of its Special Committees who are not Councillors from the obligation to submit returns of interest as prescribed in Section 81 (2A). Issues The Local Government Act requires that councils: 1. review any delegations to special committees within the period of 12 months after a general election; and 2. review any exemptions in force under subsection (2A) within 12 months after a general election. Council also received an Information Bulletin from the Local Government Investigations and Compliance Inspectorate November 2011. This information bulletin followed a number of audits by the Inspectorate of Victorian council operations including special committee processes in accordance with the Local Government Act 1989. The bulletin highlighted the need for councils to ensure they are compliant and a subsequent internal review was conducted of the Rural City of Wangaratta's Page 148 of 237 MINUTES - ORDINARY MEETING - WANGARATTA RURAL CITY COUNCIL 16 APRIL 2013 61 Council's Special Committees. The review highlighted a number of areas of non- compliance. Accordingly Council Officers have worked closely with the committees to work towards full compliance and have subsequently recommended changes to the committee charters. With the exception of the Friends of Lacluta Special Committee who continue to have an independent charter, it is proposed that the 16 remaining committees have a generic charter. All charters will have two major changes: • All committees have a 3 year term; and • All committee members are appointed by Council through a streamlined process. In order to implement the new policy, 'Appointment to Council Committees', all current committee members will need to have their current appointments extended or reduced to terminate on the 31 July 2013. After this time a `staggered' system will be implemented whereby some Committees for the first year only will have a term of one year, others two years and the remaining three years (refer attachment). All future years each Committee will have a term of three years. Two revised charters have been developed: • A Friends of Lacluta charter; and • A generic charter applicable to the remaining 16 Council committees The generic Charter has been completed with individual details relevant to each of the 16 Special Committees responsible for Council owned or managed facilities (refer attachment) and the Friends of Lacluta Committee. In addition the name of the Oxley Shire Hall Special Committee was previously recorded as being the Oxley Public Hall Committee. To change the name a resolution of Council is required. Implications Council Plan Outcomes The Special Committees of Council are responsible for the management, promotion and maintenance of the facilities under their control. These responsibilities are consistent with Council's Council Plan Objective of providing infrastructure appropriate to the community's needs, managed in a sustainable way. Policies The Appointment to Council Committees Policy directly relates to this matter. Page 149 of 237 MINUTES - ORDINARY MEETING - WANGARATTA RURAL CITY COUNCIL 16 APRIL 2013 62 Sustainability The responsibilities delegated to the Special Committees promote the exchange of information between the Committee and Council. Closer links between Council and Section 86 Committees of Council create greater awareness of the needs of the community and of the facilities managed on Council's behalf. Promotion of the facility by the Special Committees facilitates increased community use. Community Engagement The proposed draft charters were provided to existing Special Committees for comment and subsequent feedback. Further reviews and meetings were held with some Special Committees upon request to explain the changes in more detail. Conclusion: The Community Liaison Officer will continue to work with the Special Committees of Council to ensure that compliance and best practise is achieved. If Council resolves to endorse the draft Charters and delegations, nominations for Committee membership will open on 17 April 2013 and close on 17 May 2013. It is proposed that the nominations will be provided to Council in July 2013 for endorsement. (Moved: Councillor T Atkins/Councillor N Amery) Recommendation: That Council: 7. Change the name of the 'Oxley Public Hall' to the 'Oxley Shire Hall ; 2. approve the revised Instruments of Delegations and Charters for Council's Special Committees as listed and they be signed and sealed by the Council: • Bowmans-Murmungee Memorial Hall and Tennis Reserve Special Committee; • Carboor Soldiers Memorial Hall & Recreation Reserve Special Committee; • Edi Upper Hall & Recreation Reserve Special Committee; • Eldorado Memorial Hall Special Committee; • Everton Hall & Sports Complex Special Committee; • Milawa Public Hall and Park Special Committee; • Moyhu Soldiers Memorial Hall Special Committee; • Myrrhee Soldiers Memorial Hall Special Committee; • North Wangaratta Sports Reserve Special Committee; • Old Murmungee Hall Special Committee; • Oxley Shire Hall Special Committee; • Wangaratta Showgrounds Special Committee; • Whitfield Recreation Reserve Special Committee; Page 150 of 237 MINUTES - ORDINARY MEETING - WANGARATTA RURAL CITY COUNCIL 16 APRIL 2013 63 • Whorouly Public Hall Special Committee; • Whorouly Memorial Park Special Committee; • Whorouly South Community Centre Special Committee; and • Friends of Lacluta Special Committee. 3. in accordance with the provisions of Section 81 (2A) of the Local Government Act 1989, Council exempt all members of its Special Committees who are not Councillors from the obligations to submit returns of interest. Carried Communication All Special Committees of Council will be advised of Council's decision and provided with updated Instruments of Delegation and Charters. 11.2.3.2 THE PREVENT ALCOHOL AND RISK RELATED TRAUMA IN YOUTH PROGRAM (P.A.R.T.Y) WANGARATTA Youth Services 63.010.001 Introduction The purpose of this report is to inform Council about the Prevent Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma in Youth Program (P.A.R.T.Y) which will be running in Wangaratta on 15 and 16 May 2013 by the Alfred Hospital Trauma Unit. P.A.R.T.Y will be running the Outreach Program for year 11 students from Wangaratta and surrounding areas. Background P.A.R.T.Y, is an international program that has been running at The Alfred Hospital and the Royal Melbourne Hospital in Melbourne for many years. P.A.R.T.Y. is a trauma prevention initiative aimed at senior school students and young offenders. Trauma is defined as an injury that has been caused by physical force such as motor vehicle crash, falls and assaults. P.A.R.T.Y. seeks to give participants a snapshot of the possible traumatic and often preventable consequences of risk-related behaviour that can lead to these injuries occurring. At the Royal Melbourne Hospital and The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, the P.A.R.T.Y. program participants spend time with staff in the Emergency/Trauma Centre, the Intensive Care Unit, Trauma Wards, and Rehab units of the hospital getting an up front, true to life experience of the impact of trauma on young lives. As the P.A.R.T.Y. program is located in Melbourne there are limitations around young people from rural and regional areas attending due to location, cost, transport and availability of the schools to send support staff along with students. Due to the overwhelming success of the Warrnambool P.A.R.T.Y. Outreach program 2012 The Alfred Hospital has decided to bring the program to Page 151 of 237 30/03/15 Appendix 3. Other Agricultural shows in Victoria and Australia Show in Date 2013 Victoria/Proximity to the region Finley Sept 1 Yarrawonga Oct 4-5 Nathalia Oct 5 Seymour Oct 5 Berrigan Oct 6 Shepparton Oct 11 Corowa Oct 13 Benalla Oct 18-19 Kyabram Oct 19 Rutherglen Oct 20 Numurkah Oct 23 Myrtleford Oct 26 Cobram Oct 26-27 Euroa Oct 26-27 Dookie Nov 2, Tatura Mar. 22-23, Wodonga Mar 14-15, Large national shows in Australia . Royal Launceston Show . Royal Hobart Show . Royal Geelong Show . Royal Melbourne Show . Perth Royal Show . Sydney Royal Easter Show . Royal Canberra Show . Royal Adelaide Show . Royal Queensland Show . The Campbelltown Show . Wanneroo Agricultural Show . Wee Waa Show . Newcastle Regional Show 7 . Camden Show 7 Country Shows Listing at http://countryshows.com.au/CountryShows/PublicShowListing.aspx PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 48 Page 152 of 237 30/03/15 Other Showgrounds in Australia Nambour Showgrounds . 4 shows a year – garden expo the most popular – high attendance rates and expenditure at this event - The major events on the site report a collective attendance number of around 109,000 visits per annum. . Revenue comes from accommodation, meals, food and drinks along with other . It is the major events that make the most money and not the weekly user groups – hence more major events means more economic benefits to the region . Events such as the Sunshine Coast Show and Queensland Home Garden Expo promote the local produce, businesses and community groups and provide the opportunity to participate in friendly competition. Events also attract outsiders to Nambour and promote the local area through experience with accommodation, food and services in town. Money raised by fundraising at the events goes back into the showgrounds or into the community. . The Situational Analysis also highlight opportunities for increased use of the site through better coordination of user groups leasing arrangements, storage requirements and alternative leasing fees, While this would take a strong commitment from both Council and the user groups, there is an opportunity to put forward the potential improved facilities as a selling point when negotiating flexibility in the use of the grounds by multiple users and uses. . The challenge of prioritising events over smaller regular uses is accommodating those uses in alternative locations that are both affordable and accessible. Without a detailed plan for their future sustainability at a club/organisational level, there is a danger of damaging the important 8 social fabric of the community. Mullumbimby Showground Opportunities • Recreational Camping • There is an existing opportunity to establish an approved “primitive camping ground” at Mullumbimby Showground: • Under current arrangements lawful camping on the Showground is associated with events only or with special approval of the Trust • Current Showground facilities could meet the regulatory provisions for “Primitive Camping Ground” • Demand for camping at the Showground is increasing • Camping represents a significant income stream for the Trust • Camping would increase access to the site to a broader community sector • Multi-purpose Community Facility • There are limited community facilities in Mullumbimby • Opportunities to adapt the site’s current infrastructure and capitalise on existing usage and future demand for Mullumbimby Showground • Potential activities/uses identified include: • Meetings/conferences/social gatherings • Education & training programs • Arts studio, education, industry development (i.e. Arts industry hub) • Youth and general community programs & activities • Sport & Recreation • Dance & Performance Space • More diversified markets • Exhibition and showing space 8 URBIS, Social & Economic Benefits Assessment, Nambour Showgrounds, March 2013 PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 49 Page 153 of 237 30/03/15 • Other Facility Development Opportunities • Temporary events staging • Complementary facilities to improve the product offering and support growth of tourism activities onsite. • Playground • BBQ and picnic amenities • Camp kitchen • Improved amenities, including disabled facilities • Improved lighting and pathways • Improved road and parking infrastructure 9 Bellingen Showground Several key issues including: • Increasing demand & user conflict • Aging & declining infrastructure • Increasing complex management & operating environment • Unsustainable volunteer based management model • Identified site & infrastructure capacity constraints • Safety & Risk management issues Opportunities • Investigate options & feasibility of a direct operational role at key events &/or increasing % of event/activity takings. • Work with tourism organisations & local operators to package meetings/conference & events (i.e. Coffs Coast Marketing) • Support & encourage more viable operations of user groups/client base. Consider range of initiatives identified such as: • Sourcing industry development materials (ie Events Management & Staging) • Advocate for industry development resourcing & coordination (ie events coordinator role) • Inclusion in Volunteer Attraction & Management Strategies • Cross Promotions & Marketing where appropriate • Assistance with sourcing funding • Events staging and equipment hiring services • Assistance with managing risk • Work with events organisers to develop Events/User carbon footprint minimisation policies. Consider – point of sale initiatives, packaging, recycling, business practices such as goods sourcing & distribution channels etc.10 9 R&S Muller Enterprise Mullumbimby Showground Trust Draft Plan of Management 2013 10 Bellingen Showground, Plan of Management, 2010 PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 50 Page 154 of 237 30/03/15 Rural Showgrounds Infrastructure Renewal Program-Victoria • Between 2006 and 2011, Major Program grant funding of $5.385 million contributed to infrastructure upgrades totalling $12.7 million at six showgrounds – Lardner Park, Bendigo Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Shepparton Showgrounds, Elmore Events Centre, Hamilton Showgrounds and Sale Showgrounds. The six showgrounds were large regional facilities where show societies were aiming to diversify and enhance their operations and contribution to the local economy. The economic model estimated that in 2011 these six showgrounds supported $400.2 million in output, $189.4 million in gross value added, $112 million in income and 1,911 full time equivalent jobs within the Victorian economy. In general, the impacts of the Major Program projects have been similar across all six showgrounds. Improved diversity and sustainability • The new facilities have improved the diversity and sustainability of the showgrounds, increasing the range of events, activities and uses, and sources of revenue, while reducing the traditional reliance on one major event (such as the annual show or field day). In some cases, the new buildings have been critical in attracting new events (such as conferences) or in retaining existing events (such as World Cup Show jumping at Sale Showgrounds). The improved facilities have also led to an increase in visitors and exhibitors at existing events. Impacts across several industry sectors • Economic impacts have occurred across regional industry sectors. The modelling results showed that increases in output occurred primarily in the accommodation and food services, retail and recreational services sectors, with flows on to many other industries such as manufacturing. Local employment impacts • There have been positive impacts on local employment opportunities depending on the uses of the new facilities and the time they have been in operation. While many of the jobs generated are casual jobs (e.g. catering for events), these can be important opportunities in small and regional communities. At Lardner Park for instance, ‘return to work’ mothers appreciated casual catering jobs with few other work opportunities in the local area. Catering at the new facilities has also provided opportunities for student training. Venues with wide market appeal • The new event centres constructed under the program offer cost-effective venues and are attracting some events that have previously been held in Melbourne. As multipurpose, all-weather facilities with improved space and amenities, the new buildings contribute to the sustainability of existing events and are attracting new events to showgrounds. Improved venues for local community usee • A latent demand for large private function venues is being met in some regions where the new showground multipurpose building has become the largest regional venue for functions such as club and school graduation dinners and balls, weddings and local events. Improvements in management • While the different showgrounds are at different stages in developing their operations, the professionalism of showground operations and understanding of development needs is increasing. This is seen in show society committees who have gained experience through supervising development of a major facility and in the employment of staff to manage new uses in some 11 showgrounds. 11 Economic and Social Value of Victoria’s Regional Showgrounds, RDV, Oct 2012 PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 51 Page 155 of 237 30/03/15 Appendix 4. Overview of Condition and Usability of Facilities at the Showground12 Name of General Description 13 Condition / Essential Functionality/Useability Usage Key directions Heritage Information Facility services/DDA/Architectural Assessment Issues/Potential Ken & Laurie Highly decorative and intact 1887 or before. • For the age of the pavilion it is in Many small pens inside. Wangaratta Show Refurbish to show off Stewart Pavi roofed sheep pavilion. Local significance. very good condition the ‘glory days’ of lion Sheep A large open-sided pavilion, 14m • Roof and timber louvres in need of Agricultural Field . Pavilion x 34 m in area, with a central repair Shows, and remove gable roofed section and Pens in fair condition permanent pens to • eyebrow skillions on each side, all • Access is restricted due to security allow use for supported on rows of square- fencing functions etc. section timber posts. • Building should be re-conditioned • No fall arrest system Edgar Ellis Large enclosed pavilion (45m x 1970's Contributes to • Metal clad building in a reasonable Has good potential for Wangaratta Show Assess any structural Cattle 34m) timber framed building Local significance. condition event/ market – this issues and refurbish Pavilion with wide skillion veranda across • External lighting damaged would require the floor with concrete the the front, a gable roof with • Inside not inspected concreted/covered. Then floor. slender simple trusses. Timber • No fall arrest system it could multiuse, rather shutters have multi-paned than a dusty floor space. timber-framed windows. Drainage needed on Has a good-sized green space in riverside of cattle front that could be used in pavilion, along the road association with functions. (affects the Kennel Club). All the drainage runs back into the cattle rings. 12 Note this information was prepared from a visional inspection and review of Council’s building audit information in order to determine functionality. It is not intended as suitable for a condition audit or grading required for the purposes of an asset management plan. 13 Based on Heritage Overlay 2004 PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 52 Page 156 of 237 30/03/15 Name of General Description 13 Condition / Essential Functionality/Useability Usage Key directions Heritage Information Facility services/DDA/Architectural Assessment Issues/Potential Back Gate- • Recommend to be demolished Not sure if used. Recommend for Gatehouse • Metal roof and cladding evident of demolition corrosion and poor maintenance / repair Shearing Local significance • A steel frame structure with metal “So wired up (barbwire) Wangaratta Show?? Sheep shearers shed Shed sheet cladding in a fair to reasonable it’s an eyesore”. to be used/ condition Possible use as a market/ redeveloped for • Open area fenced off function or exhibition function space?? No roof safety system (fall arrest) on space. • ladder points Cloak 1920s brick entrance building on Local Significance. • No internal access at time of Building not currently No current use Retain and repurpose Rooms and the street edge the showgrounds, inspection used. Ticket Office adjacent to the river. • External doorways appear too Right on the river trail. The two cloakrooms were narrow (under 850mm clear Potential for coffee shop? originally filled with racks on opening) to be DDA/BCA complaint three sides. • Tiled roof in reasonable condition – no roof fall arrest system Main gates, The original gates appear to have Local significance. • Masonry construction – appears in a Several traffic Most users go down Review Councils Evans Street been cut down to make the The original gates were fair to reasonable condition management studies Golf Link Lane. Green St traffic management existing gates. hung from moulded • Ticket boxes to side of main entry – have been undertaken to is only pedestrian traffic plan, and whether There are currently three exits to concrete posts, two of passage too narrow. Not DDA/ BCA resite the entry, as it is during events. Grey St is will be retained as the ground. Two off Evans Street which are still in place. compliant – needs to be a minimum very difficult to get into used for Footy Games, main gate. and one from Golf Links Lane. A of 1500mm wide – ideally 1800mm off the main road. But but they do open at If retained as main fourth is possible to the rear at wide for 2 way flow also the entry need to be Green St to, and entry replace – rectify the Rodeo ground. Barb wire – security mesh, not designed as a major vehicles could go left • ticket boxes and aesthetically pleasing. gateways – destination. right etc. provide main entry Suggested knock down A traffic study was • Signage – does this need to be a sign with next show ladies pavilion and have undertaken, but selection of multiple signs or one and user group an entry there. nothing happened. large ‘distinct’ sign names. PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 53 Page 157 of 237 30/03/15 Name of General Description 13 Condition / Essential Functionality/Useability Usage Key directions Heritage Information Facility services/DDA/Architectural Assessment Issues/Potential Women's A timber-framed pavilion, 165 Circa 1938. Local • No internal access at time of The Woodworkers Had a national scroll Consider replacing in Arts and feet long x 30 feet wide, with Significance. inspection currently use the saw exhibition - long term Crafts walls 16 feet high. The roof is Woodworkers believe • No roof fall arrest system building. entrants from all over Pavilion hipped, with small ventilators their building was an • Not sure if asbestos sheet is present Has White Ant problem. Australia. (woodworke along the ridge and some old flax building from on this building Have recently put in a rs) (1) skylights. The cladding is the Myrtleford. • Building appears in a fair to new floor, 3-phase main decorative feature, with reasonable condition electricity. In the 2nd half fibrous cement sheets • Structure settlement evident at door of the shed the old floors interspersed with vertically and are a bit soft. horizontally set corrugated iron, vertical boarded sliding doors and high-set fixed window sashes with horizontal glazing bars. The boxed eaves use spaced slats on the underside to provide the principal ventilation for the building Horticultural A steel & timber framed, clad 1954 • Structure condition of veranda’s - This centre is an indoor Cricket Vic use several Consider replacing Pavilion pavilion, with a hipped steel-truss Local Significance. poor cricket centre. times a week during building roof, 80 feet long x 30 feet wide. • Building condition is poor. Valuable to retain indoor winter. The facility WDCA The roof has small skylights, Indoor cricket facility is in poor cricket centre in needs redevelopment. Junior • ventilators in the ridgeline and condition, sub-standard netting and Wangaratta. Cricket Vic put money Indoor extra ventilation through slats in pitch (fixed?) into matting (netting Cricket the boxed eaves, similar to the unsafe) – but issue with Centre (2) • Major structural issues evident on Women's Arts & Crafts pavilion roof and veranda investing money when next to it. Vertically boarded unsure about tenancy sliding doors at each end of the agreements. north elevation and louvered windows. Wall and verandas roof cladding material is indicative of the extended post-war shortages of Australian corrugated iron. PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 54 Page 158 of 237 30/03/15 Name of General Description 13 Condition / Essential Functionality/Useability Usage Key directions Heritage Information Facility services/DDA/Architectural Assessment Issues/Potential Wangaratta Timber-framed gable roofed 1952. • Roof sagging Considered dangerous/ Wangaratta District & Investigate structural Umpires building with roof cladding and Local Significance. • Adjoining public amenity not unhygienic” by some. The Cricket Association use integrity of roof, Board bullnose weatherboards on the DDA/BCA compliant due to number building is in really poor Umpires Room white ants and Offices (3) walls (except where some have of fittings, no dedicated ambulant condition. No facilities for (Magpies based) - Oct- presence of been replaced with and accessible amenities women. It is in bad repair March Sat 9am - 8pm, hazardous materials. "Hardiplank"). • Roof structure appears to have and in need of significant occasional Sunday for Consider rebuilding ‘sagged’ in areas, further refurbishment. finals (umpires use the or replacement investigation is recommended Dilapidated and termite rest of the year). Share • Doors and steps not DDA compliant ridden. Poor structural the liquor licence. for access condition. “Some walls • Evidence of corrosion to roof you can put your hand sheeting through”. • No fall arrest system on roof It lack suitable changing facilities for the male members and does not have any changing facilities for female umpires. Toilets are available only through accessing the public toilets outside. Stuart (No. 5, and Cookery sign on Contemporary • Handrail and step access not Consider replacing Henderson building) Located on the Golf construction compliant (DDA) /BCA. No ramp this building Pavilion (5) Links roadside of building and corrugated iron access, just step. next to the table tennis centre. building – no heritage • Overall building in a reasonable significance condition No fall arrest system to roof PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 55 Page 159 of 237 30/03/15 Name of General Description 13 Condition / Essential Functionality/Useability Usage Key directions Heritage Information Facility services/DDA/Architectural Assessment Issues/Potential Horse Several rows of open horse stalls, Local Significance. • In a general poor condition. Appear Superintend some with shallow-pitched gable 1930. tired ent Office roofs, some with almost flat • Several stalls with no gates to and Horse gable roofs. enclose stalls Stalls All timber framed and open-sided • Building is generally low (under except for the Superintendents 2400mm) and restricts general office on one end of a row, clad access in green painted vertical c.g.i. • Is it worth restoration or with a cream door & hatch, but demolition? no window WT Vincent A row of 17 highly decorative and Circa 1905. • Buildings in original condition with Not suitable for horses Security for horses a Protect and restore – Stables intact iron clad Horse Stalls. Local Significance no major repair works undertaken now – due to lack of major issue especially as in periphery (Loose The roof cladding is c.g.i., • Stalls in a fair to reasonable security for them – when fireworks on – location, local Horse with no gutters. Wall cladding is condition, requiring minor repair to especially during the Less people prepared to significance and adds Boxes) (10) horizontal ripple-iron. components of each stall Show when there is fire bring their horses. character to grounds. The structure at the north end • Majority of stall doors in need of works. May be upgraded or appears designed to take a later repair used for storage? continuation of the building. • A building worthy of restoration. The boxes are numbered and • Could be utilised for other activities, have stable doors and timber rather than just stalls and storage lattice in a top light. units. • No fall arrest system to roof. PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 56 Page 160 of 237 30/03/15 Name of General Description 13 Condition / Essential Functionality/Useability Usage Key directions Heritage Information Facility services/DDA/Architectural Assessment Issues/Potential Former Small rectangular (6m x 12m) 1880's • Is the building worth restoration? Use by Homing Pigeon Consider future in Agricultural timber framed building with a Local Significance. Part • Building is old, tired and prone to Club. During the racing line with other Society hipped gable roof, c.g.i. clad. of this appears to have termite damage and pigeon damage season - on a weekly building offices The double door, shuttered been demolished. • Recommendation to be demolished basis Fri / Sat evenings replacements window openings and louvered • RCoW advised building has electrical in the early part of the vents have simple decoration on problem / in need of repair seasons (for 2/3 hours), architraves and sills. The door has • Potential DDA – Access issues Thurs and Sat or Sun for a braced, gabled canopy with a • No fall arrest system to roof 2 or 3 hours ripple iron roof and the remains of a broken off finial. There is vertical boarding under the canopy & above the doorframe. At one time the roof has been painted red. Poultry Original rectangular (9m x 20m) 1920s. Local • Electrical / Data damage Many small cages inside. Review future Pavilion timber framed building with a 3m Significance. • Termite damage replacement or (Agricultural wide skillion verandah across the • Is it able to be restored? refurbishment in pavilion) front, a gable roof, with slender • Overall in poor condition, and conjunction with simple trusses. There is a new advised by RCoW of termite damage other developments addition to the north. – should be demolished The wall cladding is vertical c.g.i. Wooden shutters have multi- paned wood-framed windows. Wooden louver vents in gable ends. An ornamental finial survives at one gable end. Four Four peppercorn trees (Schinus Notable Trees & Retain and protect peppercorn Molle). Two of the trees are set Gardens trees at the north end of the Show Ring (Schinus and two are close to the fence on Molle) Evans Street. These may be the remnant of a row of trees. PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 57 Page 161 of 237 30/03/15 Name of General Description 13 Condition / Essential Functionality/Useability Usage Key directions Heritage Information Facility services/DDA/Architectural Assessment Issues/Potential Avenue of Avenue of Cedar trees (Cedrus Notable Trees & Retain and protect Cedar trees Atlantica) along East side of Golf Gardens (Cedrus Links Lane, north of Evans St, Atlantica), outside the Show Ground fence. Golf Links Lane Netball Two asphalt courts at right angles No heritage significance • Netball courts in reasonable The courts do not appear No shade?? Review compliance of Courts to each other, with small condition. Both courts should be to have compliant run out run out and corrugated iron play boxes and orientated to the same direction space between them opportunities to re locked storage cupboard, on one (North + South axis) Was a plan included a orient courts the and open block shelters with no • Safety run-off areas to be confirmed clubhouse to act as a same way ultimately. seats on the other. – appear to be under the required storage and Consider providing 3.05m to all sides administration facility for some form of • Sporting lighting appears insufficient the courts, a viewing spectator seating • Shelters – good condition but no mound and electronic viewing. spectator/team seating score board – not constructed No spectator viewing. Surface only reasonable. Electronic The Scoreboard is suitable for No heritage Significance • Overall in reasonable to good Can’t be seen from all Consider relocating to Score board AFL preseason- has super goals condition areas of the ground. a site viewable from etc., - very few other have, as • Any access compliance issues to be Considering moving? all spectator areas? well as cricket scores. reviewed by an accessible / universal design consultant • No fall arrest system to roof PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 58 Page 162 of 237 30/03/15 Name of General Description 13 Condition / Essential Functionality/Useability Usage Key directions Heritage Information Facility services/DDA/Architectural Assessment Issues/Potential Sports A new administration and player No Heritage Recent addition to the showgrounds- The centre is too small for The AFL intended that Consider providing a Development facility constructed in 2011/12 on significance. supporting the AFL/TAL Murray AFL and Bushranger this would provide a shade structure over Centre the western side of the ground. Two heritage buildings Bushrangers. operations as well as pathways to elite levels, roof Houses the Bushrangers and AFL were demolished to Building appears in good condition and community use. however it received too Consider extending regional development staff, as construct this: the New compliant with current BCA + DDA items. Community room very greater use to enable the building to the well as a community room for Publicans Booth, and No fall arrest system to roof. small. this to occur. The Afl south in the long meetings. the former Fire-Truck AFL rents storage intends to move half term to replace other Has an upstairs viewing area over Garage and Water elsewhere. their regional activities separate small the ground. Column, Show doesn't use the to another office to buildings, consolidate building, as has no Lavington to serve the shared sports ownership – and building region better. facilities and provide not rented though them. The Sports/Community adequate storage, No cover/ shade over Development Centre – canteen, ref change spectator area- difficult does not seem to be etc, for both genders to rent – expensive to ire used by community. in both seasons as need to provide Not booked through the temporary shade /cover. COM. Also the deck area on top Ovens and Murray of the Sports League should be based Development Centre and here. the Dog and Kennel Club area are not utilised at all by the show society during the show weekend. Two additional stages of the development were apparently planned. PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 59 Page 163 of 237 30/03/15 Name of General Description 13 Condition / Essential Functionality/Useability Usage Key directions Heritage Information Facility services/DDA/Architectural Assessment Issues/Potential Richardson Grandstand, west side of main Recent construction • Handrail + ramp access not No accessible entry. Has Society’s office Grandstand arena. DDA/BCA compliant Had new handrail, new under the grand stand. with (Clem Seating capacity 800 comfortable • No DDA/ Accessible access to seating, new connection Sports carnival occupies Fisher) with 1100 possible. grandstand seating to the scoreboard done this for Aust. Day Cricket (Clem Fisher Pavilion has social, • Doorways and landings to sports recently. carnival. Pavilion office and change facilities administration offices spear non- Drainage issues behind below and compliant to current BCA + DDA the Society Offices. at rear regulations • Overall in reasonable condition • Ideally centrally located on the wing of the sports oval • No internal access to rooms • No fall arrest system to roof • Step access is restrictive • Good visual connection to oval. Norm Minns The playing area is approx. 163m • Actual sports field appears narrow Oval over used. Murray King League Rationalise usage and Oval long x 130m wide, ringed by to AFL specifications this needs to be 11,000 capacity to wants to use the relocate uses not velodrome inside a Im high confirmed by RCoW. preseason games. ground for finals. dependant on high perimeter fence with sponsor • Goal posts appear not aligned with The use of the oval by Junior Footy quality field (to ship signs facing inwards. central cricket wicket area. spectators would be Mon/Weds, Wang adjacent fields) so as Has a new state of the art • Slip issues with pedestrian access to enhanced if the bike track Football Club to maintain ground electronic scoreboard. and from ground over velodrome was gone and the Tues/Thurs, for regional, This is all controlled from the track. surrounds ere changes to Bushrangers Wed night. representative, and timekeepers box on the opposite the slope for spectators. Been trying to attract senior football and scores. It does cricket scores and Some suggest that the an Ovens and Murray cricket club sides, and "super goals" for AFL pre season. ground is not used to Grand Final. sport events. As well with the control box capacity in Summer Bush Rangers don’t pay Schedule equestrian specially programmed. Season. anything for the use of and off road vehicle State of the art cricket the ground. activities at an academy- desired, or at Very high level demand: adjacent site. least improved cricket Wangaratta Football Consider relocating clubrooms facilities. Club, Junior League, the velodrome to a With removal of track Bushrangers, Ovens and more suitable site, PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 60 Page 164 of 237 30/03/15 Name of General Description 13 Condition / Essential Functionality/Useability Usage Key directions Heritage Information Facility services/DDA/Architectural Assessment Issues/Potential could provide fuller sized King, Ovens and Murray retaining additional dimensions. all involved they were run out around field – Good grass cover receiving so many or providing an Conflicts between cycling requests to hold games option to expand the and footy - e.g. footballs and finals Sports field size if required. on track, dangerous for Carnival included riders. cycling (on track) and Oval ‘s drainage could be foot running (main improved. oval). Aths 10K prize Relocation of scoreboard money likely a should be a priority- deterrent – without clear sightlines Albury/Wondonga from the grandstand week later 25K. Used to around the Magpies include wood chopping. building. Because of the Night games not ideal competition lights there because of temperature is demand from other - first few weeks of sports such as soccer and season are good for this baseball. but bit cold after that. Drainage issues on the Needs to have access to western side of the Oval. an additional ground in There is no permanent the precinct for juniors broadcast box to the umpires, training etc, grounds. This is brought not dependant on the in for games. high standard of ground. Junior footy club don’t use the facility- use college. PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 61 Page 165 of 237 30/03/15 Name of General Description 13 Condition / Essential Functionality/Useability Usage Key directions Heritage Information Facility services/DDA/Architectural Assessment Issues/Potential Velodrome A flat concrete cycle track. • Slip issues with pedestrian access to The current track Club cycling on Friday Relocate and around Was the last remaining dirt track and from ground over velodrome. distance is too long night for competition, reconstruct Norm Minns in Australia till it was sealed (someone else said and two other night a velodrome at another Oval 1982. 396m). Distance should week for training. site to be selected. be 330m. Elderly bike riders use The Show has done the facility on Thurs/Fri damage to the cycling mornings- because off track (through road and roads can get motorcyclists). Seal was foggy. only meant to last 7 There used to be a years. criterium circuit around No asset management streets of Wangaratta. plan. Important that the Was upgraded recently. Sports carnival includes Condition still poor – cycling and athletic – cracking not just rides. Footrace could remain at Apex parks. Difficult to maintain prestige and prize money etc. Other clubs/events are chasing the date they are on. New poultry New Corrugated iron shed 30m x No heritage significance • Planning to have 2 No recommendations shed 8 m, with 4 roller doors, site don events per year. 6 the boundary along Golf Links weekend events a year, road. monthly meetings for a Replaced poultry pavilion couple hours a night (building of local heritage weekend. significance). 4 active members locally, 20 others come and go. PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 62 Page 166 of 237 30/03/15 Name of General Description 13 Condition / Essential Functionality/Useability Usage Key directions Heritage Information Facility services/DDA/Architectural Assessment Issues/Potential Wangaratta Includes a clubroom (two No heritage Significance • DDA issues of compliance to be Deb balls are returning, AusKick games at Review plans for Football and dressing rooms downstairs, considered at all doorway, openings and they taken steps to certain fixtures through additional shelter in Netball Club function room and kitchen and landings. Several steps require make their space less like out the football season. view of placement in rooms and upstairs, a medical room drug ramp access. Several doors not wide a football clubroom and Wangaratta Junior relation to heritage pavilion testing facility, rubdown tables, enough more like a function Football League uses buildings and their separate locked property room, • Internal area not inspected Centre by hanging the clubrooms of the future – and shower facilities, toilets and • No fall arrest system to roof curtains over the Wangaratta Football recommended design change facilities for umpires • Ramp access to be reviewed by an memorabilia. Club. code for the which are entered via separate accessible access consultant Footy Club has liquor Training: Mon and Wed Showgrounds. area from the players change license- all year –and sub nights, 4pm-5.30pm. rooms, loading facility, air let– not wiling to allow conditioning and refrigeration. use by cricket in summer This canteen is used by a season. multitude of ground users Change rooms very basic. through out the year. There are Past player pavilion separate change facilities within planned next door. the ground for curtain raiser Covered areas games, AusKick and grid games. desperately needed for spectators. There was coverage a long time alone but taken away. Sports flood 4 light poles with 500/600 lux Lighting - each user No recommendations lights sport lighting serving the oval. group has a card to their name that gives them automated use of the lights. Other casual groups go through Council to assess the lights. PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 63 Page 167 of 237 30/03/15 Name of General Description 13 Condition / Essential Functionality/Useability Usage Key directions Heritage Information Facility services/DDA/Architectural Assessment Issues/Potential JA Used as the Animal Nursery. None • Modern - Metal clad shed in overall No Immediate McLaughlin Former Poultry Pavilion reasonable condition actions; Consider long Pav. (Animal • No internal access at time of term functional Nursery) inspection requirements and • No fall arrest system to roof suitability of form Brian Contemporary corrugated iron Significance: • Metal clad building in a fair No Immediate Kensington shed with large sliding door. Contributes to Local condition actions; Consider long Pavilion Next to Henderson pavilion on heritage Constructed in • Directly associated with the J.A. term functional (Nursery Golf links Rd side of the grounds. 1960's McLaughlin Pavilion (Animal Nursery requirements and Shed) Shed) suitability of form • Internally not inspected • The roof appears to be re- conditioned / refurbished recently • No fall arrest system to roof Internal Sealed internal roadwork. This is Has some loose gravel. Consider for off road, road long enough to be able to hold Would need to be road cycle training network criteriums. Has no hill but some managed or events. and events tight corners – and options to put Some say internal road in and out of the showgrounds leads nowhere? enclosure. Street lighting throughout the show grounds is an issue. Also lighting at each of the primary entrances is a priority for users. Lions Club Large green shed with double No heritage significance • Internally not inspected Two main events per Side access to be Shed roller door. With air conditioner. • No fall arrest system to roof year: Swap meet and maintained Used to store equipment for • External cladding and roofing in a white elephant stall. community events etc. reasonable condition PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 64 Page 168 of 237 30/03/15 Name of General Description 13 Condition / Essential Functionality/Useability Usage Key directions Heritage Information Facility services/DDA/Architectural Assessment Issues/Potential Canteen Relatively new corrugated iron • Any access compliance items need “ Top Shelf” – Only access Sport Club operates the (below) building, adjacent to the grand to be reviewed by an accessible for football – not for coaches’ boxes (above coaches / stand. consultant cricket?? kiosk) for recording - on time • Fall arrest system to roof to be carnival day. keepers box provided above • No vertical access (lift) to time keepers / coaches box • Canteen area not inspected. Services / • No fire services, other than to the Constraints on addressing Provide three-phase power to new Sports development Building demand for toilet power to the rear of the • Large toilet block of brick facilities due to proximity the site if events are site/Toilets construction, on the river side of the to the River. to continue to use the grounds space. Review the provision of toilets in and around pavilions and to service events, and incrementally redevelop to be accessibility and compact. Wangaratta A fenced enclosure with one No heritage Significance Fenced area is not Wednesday night Consider a future Kennel & main shed and smaller one. aesthetically pleasing. obedience training 6- location in Obedience Council mow the enclosure. Lighting is a priority for 9pm. Club members use conjunction with Dog Club the dog club. the area casually during other development Enclosure the rest of week. and use of the and Shed Occasional competition showgrounds, and weekends. fencing and access Membership around arrangements in 100. RSPCA Millions conjunction with the Paw Walk, Marathon, potential Lions Club Swap Meet development of the use grounds. “rodeo grounds”. PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 65 Page 169 of 237 30/03/15 Name of General Description 13 Condition / Essential Functionality/Useability Usage Key directions Heritage Information Facility services/DDA/Architectural Assessment Issues/Potential Industrial Steel-framed pavilion with wall Significance: C • No internal access at time of Functionally obsolete. No Table tennis use: Mon Consider best Pavilion, cladding, metal & glass Louvre Contributes to Local inspection Heating and cooling. No and Thurs Morning for location for table (Table windows in wood frames. heritage • Overall building is in a fair condition. kitchen or catering 3hrs. Weds from tennis (on this site or Tennis Brick dado wall on south Built 1960's. Several areas on wall cladding show facilities. No running 4.30pm to the rest of with other sports facility) (4) elevation with narrow top lights evidence of corrosion water. Lack of changing the evening. stadium/ or another over large double doors and • Roof appears to have been re- facilities, and toilets. sport on site ie indoor central brickwork. conditioned Recently fixed the roof Schools use the facilities cricket) and Steel portal frame with braced • No fall arrest system on roof (leaking for 25 years) and (1200 kids use the redevelop building open-web girders in the roof • Grade entry to main door appears insulated the walls. shed). Inter-school accordingly- in plane. Ventilation along roof BCA compliant Would this function be competitions. keeping with design ridge and under eaves (wire best accommodated in guidance. mesh) conjunction with a sports stadium or would a redevelopment of this building be beneficial to accommodate other show or event activities. Wangaratta Seats 55-60 No heritage significance • No internal access at time of Overall happy with 20-30 financial Players Colourbond frontage to Evans St inspection condition of building members, and up to Built circa late 90s • No roof fall arrest system Received recent grant for 150 others involved • Not sure if asbestos sheet is present extensions, insulation, Average 3 times a week on this building. power, interior for 4/5 hours a time • Electrical switch board appears to be Not big enough for larger (days/time vary). compliant shows and theatre Increases for • Exit / egress door is blocked by stage flats/props production / rehearsals – needs to remain clear of all debris Would like more storage for performances at all times. Also use Cloak Room, Junior Youth Group • Stage seating area – no area Poultry Shed, PAC (part of the Players) dedicated for wheel chair / or ramp also use the building access. once a week for a • Building appears in a reasonable couple hours condition. PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 66 Page 170 of 237 30/03/15 Name of General Description 13 Condition / Essential Functionality/Useability Usage Key directions Heritage Information Facility services/DDA/Architectural Assessment Issues/Potential Bridge Club Built own facilities. No heritage significance • Bridge Club building not in context Poor condition and Use rooms every Consider removing Two toilets, kitchenette, with showground buildings - fibre unsightly not in keeping Tuesday night and 2nd this building and rectangular space 15m x 8m, cement-clad building with the general heritage Thursday night in the relocating Club to open plan. • Security fence not aesthetically character of the site – nor month 7.30-11pm. Also another more suitable pleasing. is its use consistence/ using the Clubrooms: location. • No roof fall arrest system dependent on the two pro-bus groups Showground facilities. once a month on No used in conjunction Fridays. Vintage Car with event or the Show- Club 3rd Wed of the addresses street. month. There is a barbed wire fence around the building which appears unnecessary and detracts significantly detracts the amenity of the area. The facility has recently painted inside, drapes installed. Apex Shed Small shed next to the Lions No heritage significance Apex is no longer in operation. Fencing Oval has a boundary fence as well Suggested some clubs Retain enclosure of as the whole site, which is would let people into the the ground for events. enclosed by fencing. Some Show for free. Consider buildings also separately fenced. Very unsightly fencing rationalisation of generally around the site, fencing and included fencing of ultimately buildings along Evans replacement with Street and along the river more aesthetic dark – very close to the river grey fence path. Fenced Kennel Club enclosure not used all that often PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 67 Page 171 of 237 30/03/15 Name of General Description 13 Condition / Essential Functionality/Useability Usage Key directions Heritage Information Facility services/DDA/Architectural Assessment Issues/Potential Old Rodeo The area known as the rodeo No heritage significance Access to this area is difficult. There were Consider potential for Ground area is the former tip site to the Poor condition – due to reoccurring approximately 800 car parking, camping north of the showgrounds. subsidence as a filled site – also attendees to the “Ales when events on, It has been used for Ales on the susceptible to flooding – (does it have an on Ovens”. Could circus ground, festival Ovens 7 Dec 2013. overlay??) accommodate camping site, and or social/ Rodeo area is not capped (can’t put kids expo, and recreation family recreation, under 12 on there?). picnicking etc. Etc. trails head with Could be used for access to the river. circuses, a multi-use, and more passive recreation use, training areas for sports. Big mounds of soil already there could be used to level grounds. Clubs suggest should be named after Graeme Kerr. Car Parking Approx. 100 spaces Traffic management is Vehicles of gate Assess in considered an issue. attendants and show conjunction with Better vehicle access society members are scheme to retain/ through Golf Club Lane allowed to park inside replace buildings. (needs to be resealed and the precinct itself Manage users/ levelled a bit). during operations Show’s vehicles Better parking (maybe creating an undesirable outside the behind Rovers Grounds). ‘car park’ feel and enclosure during People park on nature restricting opportunities events strip, but on just a few for stall expansion. Seek update on days a year. Traffic Manage Plan PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 68 Page 172 of 237 30/03/15 Name of General Description 13 Condition / Essential Functionality/Useability Usage Key directions Heritage Information Facility services/DDA/Architectural Assessment Issues/Potential River trail There is a shared trail along the The paths have no Any connectivity along the river is Very narrow corridor – de Wangaratta Marathon ovals river – separated from the heritage significance important. Consider gates, and pathways to placement of fencing and Fun Runs. Showgrounds by a fence. that link Barr Reserve to the main Oval. and no casual access Very well used by dog when event not walkers, cyclists and occurring. walkers. Cricket nets No heritage significance Have been there 10-12 Consider providing years but they are kept in one additional net in good condition. conjunction with the Need additional bays – existing but cant expand because Show likes to use this space for something during the show? PRELIMINARY: WANGARATTA SHOWGROUNDS STRATEGIC PLAN 69 Page 173 of 237 Appendix 5 – Architectural Assessment Site Investigation Report E-01 Site: 001 Date visited: 16 June, 2014 Project: Wangaratta Showgrounds Strategic Plan Project No: EJ_0892 Client: Rural City of Wangaratta Representative: Marcus Foster Investigation Sean Stone Email: [email protected] undertaken by: Copies to: Sally Jeavons Email: [email protected] Weather Cold and overcast with showers Issue: P5 Conditions: Pages 17 (including this page) This Site Investigation Report is based on the Reference material provided from the Client (listed below), and a physical ‘visual’ inspection only of the nominated site. Any assumptions noted within this report are based on evidence of similar projects – in reference to the Aged of the Facility, its condition, site conditions and nature of its construction. Etch Architectural Solutions Pty Ltd will not make any assumptions to any elements relating to the nominated site which can’t been observed (i.e underground) or relating to any building service which the company is not specialised to undertake (such as any electrical review). Reference documents supplied by the Client (Which can be read in conjunction to this report) 1. National Construction Code Series – Volume 1. Building Code of Australia 2014- Class 2 to Class 9 buildings 2. Australian Standard 1428.1-2009: Design for access and mobility - General requirements for access - New building work 3. Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010; 4. Australian Standard AS1428.2 (1992) - ‘Design for Access and mobility Part 2: Enhanced and additional requirements— Buildings and facilities Site Investigation: The majority of the pavilions at the time of inspection were not accessible internally. Access was restricted due to poor weather. Rural City of Wangaratta (RCoW) has since provided a photographic library of all internal images of pavilions. (See site image on next page) Definitions: Poor – Item which is damaged, beyond repair and requires replacing. Conditions due to rust, rot, settlement, cracking etc. (requires immediate replacing – approx 1 month to 1 year).Or is not compliant to current Building Code Regulations and / or current Australian standards (such as disability access requirements As1428) Fair – Item which is damaged, and possibly requires replacing / refurbishment within 2- 3 years (at a minimum) Reasonable – Item which can remain and possibly requires remedial ‘spot’ repairing / conditioning, over the next 2 to 5 years. Good – Item which is in a reasonable condition which does not require any remedial work, over the next 3 years. Distribution: Principal Contractor File Etch Architectural Solutions Pty Ltd Suite 6, 2 Nelson Street Ringwood, VIC 3134 |PO Box 2138, Nth Ringwood, Victoria, 3134 | 03 9876 8066 | [email protected] |acn 120 712 781 | www.etcharch.com.au Page 174 of 237 ATL-Files:JOBS:WANG001 Wangaratta Showgrounds Strategic Business and Management Plan:Report:Appendices and images for report:@leis_Wangaratta - Site Investigation Report Etch E-01_050914.doc Page 1 Site Investigation Report: E-01 – P5 Site: Wangaratta Showground Definitions: Poor – Item which is damaged, beyond repair and requires replacing. Conditions due to rust, rot, settlement, cracking etc. (requires immediate replacing – approx 1 month to 1 year).Or is not compliant to current Building Code Regulations and / or current Australian standards (such as disability access requirements As1428) Fair – Item which is damaged, and possibly requires replacing / refurbishment within 2- 3 years (at a minimum) Reasonable – Item which can remain and possibly requires remedial ‘spot’ repairing / conditioning, over the next 2 to 5 years. Good – Item which is in a reasonable condition which does not require any remedial work, over the next 3 years. Distribution: Principal Contractor File Etch Architectural Solutions Pty Ltd Suite 6, 2 Nelson Street Ringwood, VIC 3134 |PO Box 2138, Nth Ringwood, Victoria, 3134 | 03 9876 8066 | [email protected] |acn 120 712 781 | www.etcharch.com.au Page 175 of 237 ATL-Files:JOBS:WANG001 Wangaratta Showgrounds Strategic Business and Management Plan:Report:Appendices and images for report:@leis_Wangaratta - Site Investigation Report Etch E-01_050914.doc Page 2 Site Investigation Report: E-01 – P5 Site: Wangaratta Showground Room Name: Evans Street – main entry gates Poor Fair Reasonable Good General visual condition X (see definitions below) Comments: • Heritage significance – local. • Masonry construction – appears in a fair to reasonable condition • Ticket boxes to side of main entry – passage too narrow. Not DDA/ BCA compliant – needs to be a minimum of 1500mm wide – ideally 1800mm wide for 2 way flow • Barb wire – security mesh, not aesthetically pleasing. • Signage – does this need to be a selection of multiple signs or one large ‘distinct’ sign? Photos General View from Evans Street Mixture of signage Ticket area – not wide enough for DDA. Room Name: Sheep Pavilion (Ken + Laurie Stewart) Poor Fair Reasonable Good General visual condition X (see definitions below) Comments: • Building has Heritage Significance, built 1887 or before. • For the age of the pavilion it is in very good condition • Roof and timber louvres in need of repair • Access is restricted due to security fencing • Building should be re-conditioned, potentially to consider the removal of the internal timber pens so to allow multi-use for this pavilion. • No fall arrest system to roof. Photos Historic pavilion should remain Roof in need of repair Louvres in need of repair Definitions: Poor – Item which is damaged, beyond repair and requires replacing. Conditions due to rust, rot, settlement, cracking etc. (requires immediate replacing – approx 1 month to 1 year).Or is not compliant to current Building Code Regulations and / or current Australian standards (such as disability access requirements As1428) Fair – Item which is damaged, and possibly requires replacing / refurbishment within 2- 3 years (at a minimum) Reasonable – Item which can remain and possibly requires remedial ‘spot’ repairing / conditioning, over the next 2 to 5 years. Good – Item which is in a reasonable condition which does not require any remedial work, over the next 3 years. Distribution: Principal Contractor File Etch Architectural Solutions Pty Ltd Suite 6, 2 Nelson Street Ringwood, VIC 3134 |PO Box 2138, Nth Ringwood, Victoria, 3134 | 03 9876 8066 | [email protected] |acn 120 712 781 | www.etcharch.com.au Page 176 of 237 ATL-Files:JOBS:WANG001 Wangaratta Showgrounds Strategic Business and Management Plan:Report:Appendices and images for report:@leis_Wangaratta - Site Investigation Report Etch E-01_050914.doc Page 3 Site Investigation Report: E-01 – P5 Site: Wangaratta Showground Pens in fair condition Room Name: Live Stock Pavilion Poor Fair Reasonable Good General visual condition X (see definitions below) Comments: • Recently constructed – metal clad ‘shed’ structure • No internal access • No fall arrest system to roof. Photos Most recent addition to showgrounds Room Name: Shearing Pavilion Poor Fair Reasonable Good General visual condition X (see definitions below) Comments: • A steel frame structure with metal sheet cladding in a fair to reasonable condition • Open area fenced off • Barb wire – security mesh, not aesthetically pleasing. • No roof safety system (fall arrest) on ladder points Photos General View of pavilion Metal sheeting in reasonable condition Definitions: Poor – Item which is damaged, beyond repair and requires replacing. Conditions due to rust, rot, settlement, cracking etc. (requires immediate replacing – approx 1 month to 1 year).Or is not compliant to current Building Code Regulations and / or current Australian standards (such as disability access requirements As1428) Fair – Item which is damaged, and possibly requires replacing / refurbishment within 2- 3 years (at a minimum) Reasonable – Item which can remain and possibly requires remedial ‘spot’ repairing / conditioning, over the next 2 to 5 years. Good – Item which is in a reasonable condition which does not require any remedial work, over the next 3 years. Distribution: Principal Contractor File Etch Architectural Solutions Pty Ltd Suite 6, 2 Nelson Street Ringwood, VIC 3134 |PO Box 2138, Nth Ringwood, Victoria, 3134 | 03 9876 8066 | [email protected] |acn 120 712 781 | www.etcharch.com.au Page 177 of 237 ATL-Files:JOBS:WANG001 Wangaratta Showgrounds Strategic Business and Management Plan:Report:Appendices and images for report:@leis_Wangaratta - Site Investigation Report Etch E-01_050914.doc Page 4 Site Investigation Report: E-01 – P5 Site: Wangaratta Showground Room Name: WT Vincent Stables Horse Stables/stalls Poor Fair Reasonable Good General visual condition X (see definitions below) Comments: • Heritage significance – local. Built circa 1905. • Buildings in original condition with no major repair works undertaken • Stalls in a fair to reasonable condition, requiring minor repair to components of each stall • Majority of stall doors in need of repair • A building worthy of restoration. Could be utilised for other activities, rather than just stalls and storage units. • No fall arrest system to roof. Photos Overall condition of stalls - fair Stall doors in need of general repair Stall doors and part roof in need of repair Room Name: Horse Superintendent Office and Livestock Stalls / Horse Stalls Poor Fair Reasonable Good General visual condition X (see definitions below) Comments: • Heritage significance – local. Built circa 1930. • In a general poor condition. Appear tired • Several stalls with no gates to enclose stalls • Building is generally low (under 2400mm) and restricts general access • Is it worth restoration or demolition? Photos General condition General condition In need of general repair Room Name: Edgar Ellis Cattle Pavilion Poor Fair Reasonable Good General visual condition X (see definitions below) Comments: • Heritage significance – local. Built 1970’s. • Metal clad building in a reasonable condition • External lighting damaged • Inside not inspected Definitions: Poor – Item which is damaged, beyond repair and requires replacing. Conditions due to rust, rot, settlement, cracking etc. (requires immediate replacing – approx 1 month to 1 year).Or is not compliant to current Building Code Regulations and / or current Australian standards (such as disability access requirements As1428) Fair – Item which is damaged, and possibly requires replacing / refurbishment within 2- 3 years (at a minimum) Reasonable – Item which can remain and possibly requires remedial ‘spot’ repairing / conditioning, over the next 2 to 5 years. Good – Item which is in a reasonable condition which does not require any remedial work, over the next 3 years. Distribution: Principal Contractor File Etch Architectural Solutions Pty Ltd Suite 6, 2 Nelson Street Ringwood, VIC 3134 |PO Box 2138, Nth Ringwood, Victoria, 3134 | 03 9876 8066 | [email protected] |acn 120 712 781 | www.etcharch.com.au Page 178 of 237 ATL-Files:JOBS:WANG001 Wangaratta Showgrounds Strategic Business and Management Plan:Report:Appendices and images for report:@leis_Wangaratta - Site Investigation Report Etch E-01_050914.doc Page 5 Site Investigation Report: E-01 – P5 Site: Wangaratta Showground • No fall arrest system to roof Photos Cladding in reasonable condition Room Name: Back gate / Gate house Poor Fair Reasonable Good General visual condition X (see definitions below) Comments: • Recommend to be refurbished • Metal roof and cladding evident of corrosion and poor maintenance / repair Photos Metal cladding - poor condition Roof – evidence of corrosion Room Name: Netball courts and associated shelters Poor Fair Reasonable Good General visual condition X (see definitions below) Comments: • Heritage significance – local. Built 1970’s. • Netball courts in reasonable condition. Both courts should be orientated to the same direction (North + South axis) • Safety run-off areas to be confirmed – appear to be under the required 3.05m to all sides • Sporting lighting appears insufficient • Shelters – good condition but no spectator/team seating • No shading and seating for spectators Photos Netball courts Run off zones Shelters – no seating Definitions: Poor – Item which is damaged, beyond repair and requires replacing. Conditions due to rust, rot, settlement, cracking etc. (requires immediate replacing – approx 1 month to 1 year).Or is not compliant to current Building Code Regulations and / or current Australian standards (such as disability access requirements As1428) Fair – Item which is damaged, and possibly requires replacing / refurbishment within 2- 3 years (at a minimum) Reasonable – Item which can remain and possibly requires remedial ‘spot’ repairing / conditioning, over the next 2 to 5 years. Good – Item which is in a reasonable condition which does not require any remedial work, over the next 3 years. Distribution: Principal Contractor File Etch Architectural Solutions Pty Ltd Suite 6, 2 Nelson Street Ringwood, VIC 3134 |PO Box 2138, Nth Ringwood, Victoria, 3134 | 03 9876 8066 | [email protected] |acn 120 712 781 | www.etcharch.com.au Page 179 of 237 ATL-Files:JOBS:WANG001 Wangaratta Showgrounds Strategic Business and Management Plan:Report:Appendices and images for report:@leis_Wangaratta - Site Investigation Report Etch E-01_050914.doc Page 6 Site Investigation Report: E-01 – P5 Site: Wangaratta Showground Room Name: Lions Club of Wangaratta - Shed Poor Fair Reasonable Good General visual condition X (see definitions below) Comments: • Heritage significance – none. • Internally not inspected • No fall arrest system to roof • External cladding and roofing in a reasonable condition Photos General condition reasonable Side access to be maintained Room Name: Poultry pavilion (Old luncheon pavilion) Poor Fair Reasonable Good General visual condition X (see definitions below) Comments: • Heritage significance – local. Built 1920’s. • Is it able to be restored? • Overall in poor condition, and advised by RCoW of termite damage – should be demolished Photos Verandah in poor condition Room Name: Former Agricultural Society office Poor Fair Reasonable Good General visual condition X (see definitions below) Comments: • Heritage significance – local. Built 1880’s. • Is the building worth restoration? • Building is old, tired and prone to termite damage and pigeon damage • Recommendation to be demolished • RCoW advised building has electrical problem / in need of repair • Potential DDA – Access issues • No fall arrest system to roof Photos Definitions: Poor – Item which is damaged, beyond repair and requires replacing. Conditions due to rust, rot, settlement, cracking etc. (requires immediate replacing – approx 1 month to 1 year).Or is not compliant to current Building Code Regulations and / or current Australian standards (such as disability access requirements As1428) Fair – Item which is damaged, and possibly requires replacing / refurbishment within 2- 3 years (at a minimum) Reasonable – Item which can remain and possibly requires remedial ‘spot’ repairing / conditioning, over the next 2 to 5 years. Good – Item which is in a reasonable condition which does not require any remedial work, over the next 3 years. Distribution: Principal Contractor File Etch Architectural Solutions Pty Ltd Suite 6, 2 Nelson Street Ringwood, VIC 3134 |PO Box 2138, Nth Ringwood, Victoria, 3134 | 03 9876 8066 | [email protected] |acn 120 712 781 | www.etcharch.com.au Page 180 of 237 ATL-Files:JOBS:WANG001 Wangaratta Showgrounds Strategic Business and Management Plan:Report:Appendices and images for report:@leis_Wangaratta - Site Investigation Report Etch E-01_050914.doc Page 7 Site Investigation Report: E-01 – P5 Site: Wangaratta Showground Termite damage Electrical / Data damage Room Name: Sports Development Office Poor Fair Reasonable Good General visual condition X (see definitions below) Comments: • Recent addition to the showgrounds- supporting the AFL/TAL Murray Bushrangers • Building appears in good condition and compliant with current BCA + DDA items • No fall arrest system to roof Photos Sports office in good condition Direct link to oval - access Room Name: Wangaratta Magpies Football Social Room + Clubrooms Poor Fair Reasonable Good General visual condition X (see definitions below) Comments: • Heritage significance – none. • DDA issues of compliance to be considered at all doorway, openings and landings. Several steps require ramp access. Several doors not wide enough • Internal area not inspected • No fall arrest system to roof • Ramp access to be reviewed by an accessible access consultant • No spectator shelter or existing is restrictive to ‘bar / beverage area’. Photos Definitions: Poor – Item which is damaged, beyond repair and requires replacing. Conditions due to rust, rot, settlement, cracking etc. (requires immediate replacing – approx 1 month to 1 year).Or is not compliant to current Building Code Regulations and / or current Australian standards (such as disability access requirements As1428) Fair – Item which is damaged, and possibly requires replacing / refurbishment within 2- 3 years (at a minimum) Reasonable – Item which can remain and possibly requires remedial ‘spot’ repairing / conditioning, over the next 2 to 5 years. Good – Item which is in a reasonable condition which does not require any remedial work, over the next 3 years. Distribution: Principal Contractor File Etch Architectural Solutions Pty Ltd Suite 6, 2 Nelson Street Ringwood, VIC 3134 |PO Box 2138, Nth Ringwood, Victoria, 3134 | 03 9876 8066 | [email protected] |acn 120 712 781 | www.etcharch.com.au Page 181 of 237 ATL-Files:JOBS:WANG001 Wangaratta Showgrounds Strategic Business and Management Plan:Report:Appendices and images for report:@leis_Wangaratta - Site Investigation Report Etch E-01_050914.doc Page 8 Site Investigation Report: E-01 – P5 Site: Wangaratta Showground DDA issues to access Main pavilion facing oval View from new sports centre pavilion Room Name: Stall / timekeepers / canteen under building Poor Fair Reasonable Good General visual condition X (see definitions below) Comments: • Any access compliance items need to be reviewed by an accessible consultant • Fall arrest system to roof to be provided • No vertical access (lift) to time keepers / coaches box • Canteen area not inspected. Photos Main coaches box – along the wing. Room Name: Main oval – Velodrome (Norm Minns Oval) Poor Fair Reasonable Good General visual condition X (see definitions below) Comments: • Slip issues with pedestrian access to and from ground over velodrome track • Actual sports field appears narrow (in width) to AFL specifications this needs to be confirmed by RCoW • Goal posts appear not aligned with central cricket wicket area. • No fall arrest system to roof Photos Main scoreboard Main oval with turf wicket Direct access via coaches box & pavilion Definitions: Poor – Item which is damaged, beyond repair and requires replacing. Conditions due to rust, rot, settlement, cracking etc. (requires immediate replacing – approx 1 month to 1 year).Or is not compliant to current Building Code Regulations and / or current Australian standards (such as disability access requirements As1428) Fair – Item which is damaged, and possibly requires replacing / refurbishment within 2- 3 years (at a minimum) Reasonable – Item which can remain and possibly requires remedial ‘spot’ repairing / conditioning, over the next 2 to 5 years. Good – Item which is in a reasonable condition which does not require any remedial work, over the next 3 years. Distribution: Principal Contractor File Etch Architectural Solutions Pty Ltd Suite 6, 2 Nelson Street Ringwood, VIC 3134 |PO Box 2138, Nth Ringwood, Victoria, 3134 | 03 9876 8066 | [email protected] |acn 120 712 781 | www.etcharch.com.au Page 182 of 237 ATL-Files:JOBS:WANG001 Wangaratta Showgrounds Strategic Business and Management Plan:Report:Appendices and images for report:@leis_Wangaratta - Site Investigation Report Etch E-01_050914.doc Page 9 Site Investigation Report: E-01 – P5 Site: Wangaratta Showground Room Name: Score board Poor Fair Reasonable Good General visual condition X (see definitions below) Comments: • Overall in reasonable to good condition • Any access compliance issues to be reviewed by an accessible / universal design consultant • No fall arrest system to roof Photos Main scoreboard Room Name: B. Richardson Grandstand + associated facilities Poor Fair Reasonable Good General visual condition X (see definitions below) Comments: • No DDA/ Accessible access to grandstand seating • Doorways and landings to sports administration offices spear non-compliant to current BCA + DDA regulations • Overall in reasonable condition • Ideally centrally located on the wing of the sports oval • No internal access to rooms • No fall arrest system to roof Photos Step access is restrictive Good visual connection to oval Handrail + ramp access not DDA/BCA compliant Definitions: Poor – Item which is damaged, beyond repair and requires replacing. Conditions due to rust, rot, settlement, cracking etc. (requires immediate replacing – approx 1 month to 1 year).Or is not compliant to current Building Code Regulations and / or current Australian standards (such as disability access requirements As1428) Fair – Item which is damaged, and possibly requires replacing / refurbishment within 2- 3 years (at a minimum) Reasonable – Item which can remain and possibly requires remedial ‘spot’ repairing / conditioning, over the next 2 to 5 years. Good – Item which is in a reasonable condition which does not require any remedial work, over the next 3 years. Distribution: Principal Contractor File Etch Architectural Solutions Pty Ltd Suite 6, 2 Nelson Street Ringwood, VIC 3134 |PO Box 2138, Nth Ringwood, Victoria, 3134 | 03 9876 8066 | [email protected] |acn 120 712 781 | www.etcharch.com.au Page 183 of 237 ATL-Files:JOBS:WANG001 Wangaratta Showgrounds Strategic Business and Management Plan:Report:Appendices and images for report:@leis_Wangaratta - Site Investigation Report Etch E-01_050914.doc Page 10 Site Investigation Report: E-01 – P5 Site: Wangaratta Showground Room Name: Animal Nursery (Brian Kensington shed) Poor Fair Reasonable Good General visual condition X (see definitions below) Comments: • Heritage significance – none. • Metal clad building in a fair condition – recommend to be demolished • Directly associated with the J.A. McLaughlin Pavilion (Animal Nursery Shed) • Internally not inspected • The roof appears to be re-conditioned / refurbished recently • No fall arrest system to roof Photos Damaged louvres Directly associated with the J.A. McLaughlin Pavilion (Animal Nursery Shed) Room Name: J.A. McLaughlin Pavilion (Animal Nursery Shed) Poor Fair Reasonable Good General visual condition X (see definitions below) Comments: • Heritage significance – none. • Modern - Metal clad shed in overall reasonable condition • No internal access at time of inspection • No fall arrest system to roof Photos Relatively new structure Definitions: Poor – Item which is damaged, beyond repair and requires replacing. Conditions due to rust, rot, settlement, cracking etc. (requires immediate replacing – approx 1 month to 1 year).Or is not compliant to current Building Code Regulations and / or current Australian standards (such as disability access requirements As1428) Fair – Item which is damaged, and possibly requires replacing / refurbishment within 2- 3 years (at a minimum) Reasonable – Item which can remain and possibly requires remedial ‘spot’ repairing / conditioning, over the next 2 to 5 years. Good – Item which is in a reasonable condition which does not require any remedial work, over the next 3 years. Distribution: Principal Contractor File Etch Architectural Solutions Pty Ltd Suite 6, 2 Nelson Street Ringwood, VIC 3134 |PO Box 2138, Nth Ringwood, Victoria, 3134 | 03 9876 8066 | [email protected] |acn 120 712 781 | www.etcharch.com.au Page 184 of 237 ATL-Files:JOBS:WANG001 Wangaratta Showgrounds Strategic Business and Management Plan:Report:Appendices and images for report:@leis_Wangaratta - Site Investigation Report Etch E-01_050914.doc Page 11 Site Investigation Report: E-01 – P5 Site: Wangaratta Showground Room Name: Wangaratta Umpires Board Offices Poor Fair Reasonable Good General visual condition X (see definitions below) Comments: • Heritage significance – local. Built circa 1952. Can this building be re-built? • Adjoining public amenity not DDA/BCA compliant due to number of fittings, no dedicated ambulant and accessible amenities • No female amenities • Roof structure appears to have ‘sagged’ in areas, further investigation is recommended • Doors and steps not DDA compliant for access • Evidence of corrosion to roof sheeting • Due to the age and condition of building – this building has a high risk of containing hazardous material (including wall lining, electrical wiring & switch boards) • Evidence of termite damage. • No fall arrest system on roof Photos Roof ‘sagging’ Accessible access Room Name: Horticultural Pavilion / WDCA Junior Cricket Club / Indoor Cricket Pavilion Poor Fair Reasonable Good General visual condition X (see definitions below) Comments: • Heritage significance – local. Built circa 1954. • Building condition is poor. Recommend to be demolished • Indoor cricket facility is in poor condition, sub-standard netting and pitch • Major structural issues evident on roof and verandah Photos Structure condition of verandah - poor Sub-standard netting + indoor pitches Definitions: Poor – Item which is damaged, beyond repair and requires replacing. Conditions due to rust, rot, settlement, cracking etc. (requires immediate replacing – approx 1 month to 1 year).Or is not compliant to current Building Code Regulations and / or current Australian standards (such as disability access requirements As1428) Fair – Item which is damaged, and possibly requires replacing / refurbishment within 2- 3 years (at a minimum) Reasonable – Item which can remain and possibly requires remedial ‘spot’ repairing / conditioning, over the next 2 to 5 years. Good – Item which is in a reasonable condition which does not require any remedial work, over the next 3 years. Distribution: Principal Contractor File Etch Architectural Solutions Pty Ltd Suite 6, 2 Nelson Street Ringwood, VIC 3134 |PO Box 2138, Nth Ringwood, Victoria, 3134 | 03 9876 8066 | [email protected] |acn 120 712 781 | www.etcharch.com.au Page 185 of 237 ATL-Files:JOBS:WANG001 Wangaratta Showgrounds Strategic Business and Management Plan:Report:Appendices and images for report:@leis_Wangaratta - Site Investigation Report Etch E-01_050914.doc Page 12 Site Investigation Report: E-01 – P5 Site: Wangaratta Showground Room Name: Women’s Art and Crafts Pavilion (Woodwork Pavilion) General visual condition (see definitions below) Poor Fair X Reasonable Good Comments: • Heritage significance – local. Built circa 1938. • No internal access at time of inspection • No roof fall arrest system • Not sure if asbestos sheet is present on this building. • Electrical switch board and wiring may present hazardous materials. • Building appears in a fair to reasonable condition Photos Structure settlement evident at door Sheet cladding to be checked Room Name: Wangaratta Players General visual condition (see definitions below) Poor Fair Reasonable X Good Comments: • No Heritage significance – local. Built circa 1990’s - 2000’s • No internal access at time of inspection • No roof fall arrest system • Not sure if asbestos sheet is present on this building. • Electrical switch board appears to be compliant • Exit / egress door is blocked by stage – needs to remain clear of all debris at all times. • Stage seating area – no area dedicated for wheel chair / or ramp access. • Building appears in a reasonable condition. Photos No accessible cross over at road to main No parking along street. Entry door? Door landing not accessible. entry to building No signage or door handle? Definitions: Poor – Item which is damaged, beyond repair and requires replacing. Conditions due to rust, rot, settlement, cracking etc. (requires immediate replacing – approx 1 month to 1 year).Or is not compliant to current Building Code Regulations and / or current Australian standards (such as disability access requirements As1428) Fair – Item which is damaged, and possibly requires replacing / refurbishment within 2- 3 years (at a minimum) Reasonable – Item which can remain and possibly requires remedial ‘spot’ repairing / conditioning, over the next 2 to 5 years. Good – Item which is in a reasonable condition which does not require any remedial work, over the next 3 years. Distribution: Principal Contractor File Etch Architectural Solutions Pty Ltd Suite 6, 2 Nelson Street Ringwood, VIC 3134 |PO Box 2138, Nth Ringwood, Victoria, 3134 | 03 9876 8066 | [email protected] |acn 120 712 781 | www.etcharch.com.au Page 186 of 237 ATL-Files:JOBS:WANG001 Wangaratta Showgrounds Strategic Business and Management Plan:Report:Appendices and images for report:@leis_Wangaratta - Site Investigation Report Etch E-01_050914.doc Page 13 Site Investigation Report: E-01 – P5 Site: Wangaratta Showground Stage seating area – no area dedicated for Exit / egress door is blocked by stage – Building insulated. wheel chair / or ramp access. needs to remain clear of all debris at all times. Room Name: Cloakroom & Ticket Office Poor Fair Reasonabl Good General visual condition (see definitions below) X e Comments: • Heritage significance: Local, Built 1920’s. • No internal access at time of inspection • External doorways appear too narrow (under 850mm clear opening) to be DDA/BCA complaint • Tiled roof in reasonable condition – no roof fall arrest system • May contain hazardous materials internally – electrical wiring/ switch board Photos Cloak room – reasonable condition. Main entry view off street. Definitions: Poor – Item which is damaged, beyond repair and requires replacing. Conditions due to rust, rot, settlement, cracking etc. (requires immediate replacing – approx 1 month to 1 year).Or is not compliant to current Building Code Regulations and / or current Australian standards (such as disability access requirements As1428) Fair – Item which is damaged, and possibly requires replacing / refurbishment within 2- 3 years (at a minimum) Reasonable – Item which can remain and possibly requires remedial ‘spot’ repairing / conditioning, over the next 2 to 5 years. Good – Item which is in a reasonable condition which does not require any remedial work, over the next 3 years. Distribution: Principal Contractor File Etch Architectural Solutions Pty Ltd Suite 6, 2 Nelson Street Ringwood, VIC 3134 |PO Box 2138, Nth Ringwood, Victoria, 3134 | 03 9876 8066 | [email protected] |acn 120 712 781 | www.etcharch.com.au Page 187 of 237 ATL-Files:JOBS:WANG001 Wangaratta Showgrounds Strategic Business and Management Plan:Report:Appendices and images for report:@leis_Wangaratta - Site Investigation Report Etch E-01_050914.doc Page 14 Site Investigation Report: E-01 – P5 Site: Wangaratta Showground Room Name: Stuart Henderson (Bird) Pavilion Poor Fair Reasonable Good General visual condition X (see definitions below) Comments: • Heritage significance – none. • Contemporary metal corrugated (vertical sheet) construction. • Access into pavilion is currently not DDA/BCA compliant. No ramp access, just step • Overall building in a reasonable condition • No fall arrest system to roof Photos Handrail and step access not compliant (DDA) Room Name: Industrial Pavilion (Table tennis centre) Poor Fair Reasonable Good General visual condition X (see definitions below) Comments: • Heritage significance - Local, Built 1960’s • No internal access at time of inspection • Overall building is in a fair condition. Several areas on wall cladding show evidence of corrosion • Roof appears to have been re-conditioned • No fall arrest system on roof • Grade entry to main door appears BCA compliant Photos Main pavilion Definitions: Poor – Item which is damaged, beyond repair and requires replacing. Conditions due to rust, rot, settlement, cracking etc. (requires immediate replacing – approx 1 month to 1 year).Or is not compliant to current Building Code Regulations and / or current Australian standards (such as disability access requirements As1428) Fair – Item which is damaged, and possibly requires replacing / refurbishment within 2- 3 years (at a minimum) Reasonable – Item which can remain and possibly requires remedial ‘spot’ repairing / conditioning, over the next 2 to 5 years. Good – Item which is in a reasonable condition which does not require any remedial work, over the next 3 years. Distribution: Principal Contractor File Etch Architectural Solutions Pty Ltd Suite 6, 2 Nelson Street Ringwood, VIC 3134 |PO Box 2138, Nth Ringwood, Victoria, 3134 | 03 9876 8066 | [email protected] |acn 120 712 781 | www.etcharch.com.au Page 188 of 237 ATL-Files:JOBS:WANG001 Wangaratta Showgrounds Strategic Business and Management Plan:Report:Appendices and images for report:@leis_Wangaratta - Site Investigation Report Etch E-01_050914.doc Page 15 Site Investigation Report: E-01 – P5 Site: Wangaratta Showground Room Name: Bridge Club Poor Fair Reasonable Good General visual condition X (see definitions below) Comments: • Heritage significance – none. • Bridge Club building not in context with showground buildings - fibre cement-clad building • Security fence not aesthetically pleasing. • No roof fall arrest system • Recommend club be provided elsewhere and building removed Photos Fibre cement lining board construction Recommendations • Is a building(s) worth restoring? • Is local history important to keep for the future? • When does restoration become replacement? On the review of all the buildings and there location etch architects would recommend the following items to be considered by Rural City of Wangaratta (but not limited too): • Ken & Laurie Stewart Pavilion, WT Vincent Stables, and Edgar Ellis Cattle Pavilion should be refurbished to show off the ‘glory days’ of Agricultural Field Shows • All corrugated shed/ pavilions in poor condition should be removed and reinstated with new timber frame ‘modern’ pavilions which are in character to the historic pavilions, however have been designed to reflect the current building codes (including universal design) and to be designed for security and all year multi-purpose use. The buildings which etch architects would recommend to be replaced with this new construction/ pavilion theming include: (similar to the refurbishment works recently undertaken at the Royal Melbourne Agricultural Show grounds) o Horticultural pavilion (WDCA junior indoor cricket) o Wangaratta Umpires board offices o Stuart Henderson Pavilion o Wood worker pavilion o Animal Nursery o New livestock pavilion • The Bridge Club building is not in keeping with the site and not dependant on this location and ultimately should be relocated • Access to Premise requirements need to be considered as a priority. All access to the Norm Minns Oval is restricted, including all facilities directly associated with it. • Spatial planning needs to be taken into consideration with any future building / extension works for the Wangaratta Football & Netball Club. Is the Norm Minns Oval accessible for Wangaratta or one club? Limit the ‘sports organisation’ hierarchy on the site, or relocate the club pavilion that it can Definitions: Poor – Item which is damaged, beyond repair and requires replacing. Conditions due to rust, rot, settlement, cracking etc. (requires immediate replacing – approx 1 month to 1 year).Or is not compliant to current Building Code Regulations and / or current Australian standards (such as disability access requirements As1428) Fair – Item which is damaged, and possibly requires replacing / refurbishment within 2- 3 years (at a minimum) Reasonable – Item which can remain and possibly requires remedial ‘spot’ repairing / conditioning, over the next 2 to 5 years. Good – Item which is in a reasonable condition which does not require any remedial work, over the next 3 years. Distribution: Principal Contractor File Etch Architectural Solutions Pty Ltd Suite 6, 2 Nelson Street Ringwood, VIC 3134 |PO Box 2138, Nth Ringwood, Victoria, 3134 | 03 9876 8066 | [email protected] |acn 120 712 781 | www.etcharch.com.au Page 189 of 237 ATL-Files:JOBS:WANG001 Wangaratta Showgrounds Strategic Business and Management Plan:Report:Appendices and images for report:@leis_Wangaratta - Site Investigation Report Etch E-01_050914.doc Page 16 Site Investigation Report: E-01 – P5 Site: Wangaratta Showground accommodate the show grounds better (being located on the southern wing) and accommodating the services of the canteen, bar, coaches box and media area; and have direct association with the new sports development centre and existing grandstand while minimising the number of small buildings. As well as allowing direct visual access from the main oval to the western end of the show grounds and carnival areas. Document History: Version – P5 First Draft – 22nd July 2014 Second Issue – 4th September 2014 Third Issue – 5th September 2014 Fourth Issue – 8th September 2014 Fifth Issue – 27th January 2015 Definitions: Poor – Item which is damaged, beyond repair and requires replacing. Conditions due to rust, rot, settlement, cracking etc. (requires immediate replacing – approx 1 month to 1 year).Or is not compliant to current Building Code Regulations and / or current Australian standards (such as disability access requirements As1428) Fair – Item which is damaged, and possibly requires replacing / refurbishment within 2- 3 years (at a minimum) Reasonable – Item which can remain and possibly requires remedial ‘spot’ repairing / conditioning, over the next 2 to 5 years. Good – Item which is in a reasonable condition which does not require any remedial work, over the next 3 years. Distribution: Principal Contractor File Etch Architectural Solutions Pty Ltd Suite 6, 2 Nelson Street Ringwood, VIC 3134 |PO Box 2138, Nth Ringwood, Victoria, 3134 | 03 9876 8066 | [email protected] |acn 120 712 781 | www.etcharch.com.au Page 190 of 237 ATL-Files:JOBS:WANG001 Wangaratta Showgrounds Strategic Business and Management Plan:Report:Appendices and images for report:@leis_Wangaratta - Site Investigation Report Etch E-01_050914.doc Page 17 18.1.1.6 (11.2.4.1) MAP SHOWING THE LOCATION AND EXTENTS OF THE AREA TO BE NAMED Page 191 of 237 Page 192 of 237 18.1.1.7 (11.2.5.1) ATTACHMENT 1: PANEL REPORT – OVERALL CONCLUSIONS AND CONSOLIDATED RECOMMENDATIONS Page 193 of 237 Page 194 of 237 Page 195 of 237 18.1.1.8 (11.2.5.1) ATTACHMENT 2: INCORPORATED DOCUMENT – RURAL CITY OF WANGARATTA HERITAGE OVERLAY PERMIT EXEMPTIONS INCORPORATED PLAN, 2013 Page 196 of 237 Post C43 – Amendments for Adoption: Rural City of Wangaratta Heritage Overlay Permit Exemptions Incorporated Plan (Amended 2015)3 Application These permit exemptions apply to places included within the Heritage Overlay as follows: 1. Heritage precincts in the Residential 1 zone Residential Growth Zone,General Formatted: List Paragraph, Numbered Residential Zone and Neighbourhood Residential Zone (Section 3.1) + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: 1, 2, 3, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 1.27 cm + Indent at: 1.9 2. Heritage precincts in the Business 1 zone Commercial Zones(Section 3.2) cm Formatted: List Paragraph, Numbered 3. Individually listed heritage places in the rRural Zzones and individually listed heritage + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: 1, 2, 3, places in the other zones in rural locations (Section 3.5) … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 1.27 cm + Indent at: 1.9 cm Definitions Formatted: Font: (Default) Arial Formatted: List Paragraph, Numbered The following definitions apply: + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: 1, 2, 3, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 1.27 cm + Indent at: 1.9 Level Significance cm Significant A Significant place is a single heritage place that has Formatted Table cultural heritage significance independent of its context. These places may also contribute to the significance of a heritage precinct. Significant places will usually have a separate citation and statement of significance. Contributory A Contributory place contributes to the significance of a heritage precinct, but would not be significant on their own. Non- A Non-contributory place does not contribute to the contributory significance of a heritage precinct. In some instances, a Significant place may be considered Non-contributory within a precinct. For example, an important Modernist house within a Victorian era precinct. Significant A significant feature is any feature (building, tree, structure feature etc.) that the Rural City of Wangaratta Stage 2 Heritage Study 2004 identifies as contributing to the significance of a heritage place. Table 1: Definitions Significant, Contributory and Non-contributory places within heritage precincts are shown on the precinct maps that form part of this incorporated plan. Page 197 of 237 No Planning Permit Required Permit Exemptions: 1. Residential heritage precincts The permit exemptions below apply to appllies to the relevant residential zoned areas in Formatted: Indent: Left: 1.27 cm, the heritage precincts listed in Table 2, and are shown on the attached precinct maps. First line: 0 cm Heritage precincts affected by the Residential Zones: Precinct HO Number Holy Trinity Anglican Church Close HO 3 Chisholm Street Houses HO 6 Docker Street East HO 8 Docker Street West HO 9 Vernon Road Precinct HO 10 Templeton Street East HO 15 Templeton & Rowan Streets HO 16 West Turner Street HO 17 1944 Housing Commission HO 18 Project Water Tower District HO 20 Table 2: Heritage Precincts Affected by Residential Zones Formatted: Font: 10 pt, Not Italic Formatted: Font: 10 pt, Not Italic Permit exemptions Formatted: Indent: First line: 1.27 cm Under Clause 43.01-2 of the Planning Scheme, no planning permit is required for the following development within the heritage precincts subject to the Heritage Overlay. Formatted: Font: 10 pt Formatted: Indent: Left: 1.27 cm • Demolition of a building or part of a building on a property shown as Non-contributory on the relevant precinct map. • Repairs or routine maintenance to a building that would change the appearance of that building on a property shown as Non-contributory on the relevant precinct map. This exemption does not apply if the repairs or maintenance would result in an extension to the building. • Repairs or routine maintenance to the wall of a building that faces the rear boundary that would change the appearance of only that wall on a property shown as Contributory on the relevant precinct map. This exemption does not apply if the repairs or maintenance would result in an extension to the building or to a building on a corner site. • Construction of an outbuilding with a gross floor area not more than 10 square metres and a maximum building height not more than 3 metres above natural ground level within the rear yard of any property. Page 198 of 237 • Construction or extension of an open-sided pergola or verandah with a finished floor level not more than 800mm above natural ground level and a maximum building height not more than 3 metres above natural ground level within the rear yard of any property. • Construction or extension of a deck with a finished floor level not more than 800mm above natural ground level within the rear yard of any property. • Construction of an extension to a building on a property shown as Contributory on the relevant precinct map provided that all of the following conditions are met: o The building height is not more than the building of the original dwelling excluding any later extensions or additions; o There is no alteration or extension to any part of the roof facing the front or side boundary; o There is no alteration or extension to any part of the front or side walls of the dwelling, and; o The setback from side boundaries is not less than the setback of the existing dwelling. • Construction of an extension to a building on a property shown as Non-contributory on the relevant precinct map provided that all of the following conditions are met: 1 o The building height of the existing building is not exceeded; and o the setback from front or side boundaries is not less than the setback of the existing building. • Installation of lattice or trellis on side or rear fences on any property, provided this is not situated forward of the front wall of the building. • Installation of domestic services normal to dwelling on any property that may be visible from a street or public park provided that all of the following conditions are met: o is not attached to the front wall of the building; o is not situated between the front wall of the building and the front property boundary; o if attached to the side wall of a building on a property shown as Significant or Contributory on the relevant precinct map, it is setback not less than 4 metres from the minimum front setback of the dwelling (see Note 1); o does not project above the highest point of the roof; o is not situated on that part of the roof that faces directly toward a street (including a side street); and o if situated on part of a roof that faces a side boundary on a property shown as Significant or Contributory on the relevant precinct map, it is set back not less than 4 metres from the minimum front setback of the dwelling (see Note 1). • Construction or extension of a domestic swimming pool or spa and associated mechanical equipment and safety fencing on any property provided that the pool is situated within the rear yard. 1 Building height as defined by Clause 72 General Terms in the Wangaratta Planning Scheme Page 199 of 237 NOTE 1: For the purposes of this exemption the front setback is measured to the original dwelling and not to any later extensions of additions such as garages or carports. 1.2. Commercial Heritage PrecinctsBusiness 1 permit exemptions The permit exemptions below apply to the heritage precincts listed in Table 3, Precinct HO Number C.B.D Schools HO4 The Central Business District HO5 The Vicinity of St. Patricks Church HO13 Table 3: Heritage Precincts Affected by Commercial Zones Permit exemptions for commercially zoned precincts Under Clause 43.01-2 of the Planning Scheme, no planning permit is required for Formatted: Indent: First line: 1.27 the following development for heritage places within the CommercialBusiness Zone cm subject to the Heritage Overlay: • The installation of an automatic teller machine on a building listed as non-contributory. • An alteration to an existing building façade of a non-contributory building provided: o The alteration does not include the installation of an external roller shutter. o At least 80 per cent of the building facade at ground floor level is maintained as an entry or window with clear glazing. • An awning that projects over a road if it is authorised by the relevant public land manager. 3. Individually listed heritage places in rural zones and individually listed Formatted: Font: (Default) Arial, 12 heritage places in other zones in rural locations pt, Bold Formatted: List Paragraph, Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: 1, 2, 3, The permit exemptions below apply to individually listed heritage places in rural zones … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + and individually listed heritage places identified in Table 4, Aligned at: 1.27 cm + Indent at: 1.9 cm Location HO Number 96 Main Street, Eldorado HO 190 Formatted: Font: Not Bold Table 4: Rural Properties located in a rural areas, but not identified by the rural zones Formatted: Indent: Left: 1.27 cm Formatted: Font: 10 pt Permit exemptions for individually listed rural places Under Clause 43.01-2 of the Planning Scheme, no planning permit is required for Formatted: Font: 10 pt the following development for individually listed heritage places within the farming zones Formatted: Indent: First line: 1.27 Farming Zone and individually listed heritage places identified in Table 4 (above) subject to cm the Heritage Overlay: Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.63 cm Page 200 of 237 • Construction of a fence or demolition, removal or alteration of any fence. This includes post-and-wire farm fences. This does not apply if it would require the removal, demolition or alteration of a Significant Feature. . • Demolition of or alterations to a building that is not a Significant feature. This includes routine maintenance that would change the appearance of a building. • Construction of a building provided that the building is no closer to a road than a Significant feature and is not less than 10 metres from any Significant feature on that property. • Carrying out of works associated with a Section 1 use. • Installation of plant and equipment associated with a Section 1 use. This does not apply if it would require the removal, demolition or alteration of a Significant feature • Installation of plant or equipment associated with hot water services or central heating units provided that the equipment is not attached to a front façade of a building that is a Significant feature. • Construction of equipment associated with a roof-mounted solar hot water system or satellite dish provided that the equipment is not situated on that part of the roof that faces directly toward a street or road. • Replacement or installation of a domestic television aerial. • Construction of a pool or associated fencing on any property. This does not apply if it would require the removal, demolition or alteration of a Significant feature. Please note original graphics to be re-instated. There are no changes to the graphics as a result of exhibition. Page 201 of 237 18.1.1.9 (11.2.5.2) SEWER CONNECTION EXEMPTION POLICY Page 202 of 237 SEWER CONNECTION EXEMPTION POLICY Responsible Officer: Adoption Date: 21/04/2015 Manager Environment and Community Approved By: Safety Review Date: 2018 Authorising Officer: Director Development Services Policy Type Council INTRODUCTION This policy is to address applications to allow continued usage of existing onsite domestic wastewater treatment plants on residential properties that meet defined standards, when reticulated sewer becomes available. This policy does not apply to new building and development after the date of adoption of this policy. Such developments are required to connect to sewer. CONTEXT The introduction of Domestic Secondary Treatment Systems (DSTS) for residential dwellings as opposed to older septic systems, has resulted in a much higher quality of effluent being disposed of to land, which in turn means a lower level of pollution to land. In sewered areas, properties are required to connect to sewer under the State Environment Protection Policy (SEPP) ‘Waters of Victoria’. When sewerage first becomes available, an exemption can be considered if an existing onsite DSTS is able to meet EPA treatment standards and retain all treated wastes within the boundaries of the property. SCOPE Where a property has an existing Environment Protection Authority (EPA) approved DSTS that was installed before the property owners were formally notified by the Water Corporation that a reticulated sewerage system is available, the treatment system may be retained if it meets all the following conditions: • the effluent quality is verified, via independent sampling and analysis at a NATA approved laboratory, to be 20/30 secondary standard or a higher standard, as required in the original Certificate of Approval. • the premises owner has demonstrated to the satisfaction of Council that the effluent is being sustainably recycled and contained on site in all weather conditions Page 203 of 237 • service reports which verify that the premises owner/occupier has maintained an ongoing service history with a professional service technician are provided to Council • the DSTS is managed and serviced in accordance with the conditions on its Certificate of Approval and the conditions on the Council Permit to Install/Alter. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the environment and public health are protected, and recognises an existing DSTS meeting the standards of this policy can provide appropriate treatment without connection to sewer. POLICY DEFINITION Domestic Secondary Treatment System – an onsite wastewater treatment system which treats all wastes generated on the property to a 20/30 standard (20 mg/L BOD 30 mg/L suspended solids), within the boundaries of the property. Higher standards will apply as required in the original Certificate of Approval. COMMITMENT Council is committed to only allowing an exemption where the conditions under the Scope of this Policy have been met. RESPONSIBILITIES Officers responsible for approving an application under this Policy are the Environmental Heath Coordinator and the Environmental Health Officer. Any appeal will be decided by the Director Development Services. Officers responsible for revoking a Sewer Connection Exemption under this Policy are the Environmental Heath Coordinator and the Environmental Health Officer. Any appeal will be decided by the Director Development Services. REPORTING The results of consideration of applications for exemption from sewer connection will be maintained within Council’s record system. MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK Council will maintain a Management Framework that complies with the scope of this Policy. .Key elements of the management framework include: • verification that service reports demonstrate compliance with the conditions of the Certificate of Approval and the conditions on the Council Permit to Install/Alter and • annual inspection and condition report to check that a DSTS complies with the effluent standards of this policy. The exemption to connect to sewer will be revoked where the system is to be replaced, or becomes unserviceable or does not continue to meet the standards required in this policy, or Page 204 of 237 maintenance does not comply with conditions of the Certificate of Approval and the conditions on the Council Permit to Install/Alter. Where an exemption to connect has been revoked, Council will issue a Notice to Connect to Sewer, and connection must occur within the period specified on that notice, which shall be no longer than 3 months. OTHER INTEGRATION ARRANGEMENTS In considering any application for exemption under this Policy, reference must be made to the following reference documents. REFERENCES Guidelines for environmental management: code of practice – onsite wastewater management (EPA publication 891) is the principal reference for this policy. Victorian land capability assessment framework (Municipal Association of Victoria) State Environment Protection Policy ‘Water of Victoria’ REVIEW Any change or update to the basis for this policy which materially impacts and alters this policy will be addressed at the time of the change or update through a Council resolution to adopt an updated policy. Otherwise, this policy will be reviewed once every three years at a detailed level by Council officers. Following the detailed review, an updated policy will be recommended to Council for adoption. Page 205 of 237 18.1.1.10 (11.2.5.3) SUBMISSION SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO DRAFT TOWNSHIP DEVELOPMENT PLANS. Page 206 of 237 ATTACHMENT 1: SUBMISSION SUMMARY AND PROPOSED CHANGES TO TOWNSHIP DEVELOPMENT PLANS Table 1: Glenrowan Submissions Submission Feedback Summary Comments Proposed Changes to Township Development Action Plans (and Reports) Submitter 2: • No specific feedback to Glenrowan Township • The TDP includes general recommendations • No changes proposed • A review of the application of Heritage Development Plan regarding review of the HO. Review of HO Overlays in the Glenrowan Township to be Submission made requires expert heritage advice, and is not able undertaken as part of a separate process by a community • Would like the Heritage Overlay reviewed and to be addressed at this time, through the TDP. depending upon the availability of member/land removed from his property. resources. owner • Would like this looked at as part of the TDP. • Would like a response to the enquiries Submitter 4: • Agrees with and endorses proposed TDP • Noted • No change proposed • No action required Submission made by a community members/land owners Submitter 21: • One person owns the majority of land in • Rezoning of land could be undertaken in the • No changes proposed • No action required precincts H (a and b). future, subject to application from landholder Submission made accompanied by appropriate assessments and by a consultant on • Concerned the “staged rezoning” will slow the proposed subdivision plans. behalf of a land process of residential development. owner/development • Council to consider at that time whether a industry • Supporting documents from Real Estate firms broader rezoning is warranted. support the development as they believe a need for greater housing supply. • At this point, it appears that there is limited demand for the full amount of land to be Would like the following amendments made to the rezoned. Township Development Plan: • Provide opportunities for further Rural Living- Style housing opportunities through rezoning of the precincts H (a) and H (b) to Rural Living Zone 1 to allow staged subdivision. To; Provide for long term rural living housing opportunities, by allowing a staged subdivision to commence once the majority of the lots in precinct H (a) have been sold. Submitter 27: • Overall commends Council on the Glenrowan • TDP to be amended to include a long term • TDP to be amended to include a long Refer suggested Interpretive Centre re-location TDP. recommendation to investigate an alternative term recommendation to investigate sites to Council’s Economic Development Team for Page 207 of 237 Submission Feedback Summary Comments Proposed Changes to Township Development Action Plans (and Reports) Submission made • Whilst supportive of, lists alternative options railway crossing. an alternative railway crossing consideration as part of future strategy by a community re; The Ned Kelly Centre, the walking/cycle development. member/land path & the Beaconsfield Parade Railway • Ned Kelly Centre location indicative only in owner Overpass. TDP – subject to separate study. • The emergence of another linkage route further to the east of the (shorter and closer to township centre may be a possibility). • Council/community consultation a decade or more ago indicated the railway to be replaced and modified. • See submission with highlighted options for alternative sites for Ned Kelly Centre. Glenrowan Summary: Minor changes proposed to the draft Glenrowan Township Development Plan Report. Page 208 of 237 Table 2: Oxley Submissions Submission Feedback Summary Comments Proposed Changes to Township Development Action Plans (and Reports) Submitter 1: • Concerns about the proposed increase in • The TDP was prepared based on consultation • No changes proposed • Continue to collaborate with North East allotments/higher density encouraged resulting with NE Water, who has not advised of any Water about water supply in Oxley Submitter made in pressure on the fresh water supply issues with water supply. Township by a community particularly: member/land • Applications for subdivision will be referred to • Continue to liaise with North East water owner • Current water supply in Oxley has capacity NE Water for their consideration in relation to about specific requirements for for 300 people and won’t be able to water supply. development applications (This submitter facilitate additional allotments. also co- • Water pressure currently struggles in peak • Proposed subdivision demonstrates authored times development pressure. This can be directed to submission 24) appropriate locations once a TDP is finalised • Concern with proposed recommendation to (and planning application will be assessed on reduce ½ acre allotments within the newly individual merit, and has had due regard to the installed sewerage area is reduced to ¼ acre”. draft township plans). • Cites a proposed planning application for subdivision King Street, Oxley - 10 allotments as an example of increased allotments causing pressure on water supply • Requests that North East water to be actively involved in process and include a strategy for upgrading water supply Submitter 10: • The proposed walking track in Oxley would • TDP seeks to provide guidance should a Amend the Oxley Township Development Plan: Amend the Township Development Plan encroach into a space on the land owner’s landholder chose to develop/subdivide their accordingly Submission property intended for a section of a future land. Construction of a dwelling that does not • Township Development Plan be amended to made by dwelling. trigger a permit will not trigger the state that “existing and proposed pedestrian community requirements of the TDP. However, it is network” path will be located on the public members/land • Land for future dwelling has been excavated recommended that any dwelling construction open space reserve, not private land. Precinct D owners have regard to the TDP, so as to not ‘plan out’ Recommendations to be amended to reflect this • Feel the track would be better located close to future subdivision potential of the land (if principle. the river. desired by landholder). • Township Development Plan be amended to • Council to further investigate the excavated remove “future extension to road network” line areas and proposed building footprint in the and identity all land between the Macartney context of the TDP. Street, King Street Smith Street and the King River (with hatching) as needing to consider • Location of path is indicative only. Objectives connectivity and include (1) north-south will seek to ensure that an ‘active’ interface is connector road within that precinct if provided to the river (either in the form of subdivision occurs. house frontage or road frontage) should the landholder choose to subdivide. • Precinct D Recommendations be amended to remove reference to “using the flood extent to • Keep an emphasis on pedestrian connectivity as the logical road alignment” and instead that doesn’t preclude future options include objectives regarding the intended north south connectivity. Page 209 of 237 Submission Feedback Summary Comments Proposed Changes to Township Development Action Plans (and Reports) • Precincts D G and I Recommendations be amended to include principles that require activating any interface between private property and the King River Submitter 11: • Doesn’t believe the document reflects the • The Community Plan is considered (refer to No changes proposed • Continue to collaborate with North East community views from the ‘Community Plan’ Background Report). However it is to be Water about water supply in Oxley Submission noted that the Community Plan and the Township made by a • Against subdivision with an understanding this Township Development Plan serve community forms the community’s vision, it will change the different purposes. • Continue to liaise with North East water member/land existing amenity and that it will place strain on about specific requirements for owner existing water supply • The TDP was prepared based on development applications consultation with NE Water, who has not • Concerns about development impacts on advised of any issues with water supply. stormwater infrastructure and water quality • Any new applications for subdivision will be • Better consideration given to future sub-division referred to NE Water for their to protect lifestyle, ambience, maintaining consideration in relation to water supply. rural/small town feel. (and small residential lots are provided for in Wangaratta) • Enhancing the rural character of Oxley is reflected in the Design Response (page 10), and objectives and actions (for example it is recommended in precinct D to,” protect the rural character of the this precinct with preference for retention of larger lot sizes.(page 16)’ Submitter 13: Suggests site visits occur during time of moderate Noted. • No changes proposed Implementation of the Township Development rain to see poor stormwater system. Plans: Submission • Plan has been developed over time and made by a Council are aware of drainage issues across • Land capability assessments required for any community the municipality rezoning member/land owner • Suggest that this be undertaken as part of future land capability and drainage (Submitter also assessments (as per TDP report co-authored recommendations). submission 30) Submitter 14: • Dislikes additional Riverside Park on east bank of Noted. Amend the Oxley Township Development Plan: Refer suggested bike track opportunity to Council’s the King River. • Future development presents opportunity to Recreation Team and Economic Development Team Submission create public access and open space along • Township Development Plan be amended to for consideration in future strategy development. made by • Improve Meadow Creek road condition or add a eastern side of river, a widely accepted state that “existing and proposed pedestrian community bike track/land for increased tourism planning principal. network” path will be located on the public members/land opportunity. open space reserve, not private land. Precinct D owners • Further investigations required as part of a Recommendations to be amended to reflect this separate process. principle. Page 210 of 237 Submission Feedback Summary Comments Proposed Changes to Township Development Action Plans (and Reports) Submitter 15: • TDP shows road through submitter’s backyard. • The TDP draft provides guidance in the Amend the Oxley Township Development Plan to: Amend the Township Development Plan The extension of Macartney Street, believes this event a landholder chooses to develop. It accordingly. Submission impacts of 60% of submitters property. does not compel anyone to develop. • Township Development Plan be amended to made by Objective is to achieve connectivity- exact state that “existing and proposed pedestrian Refer suggested water feature to Council’s community • Amenity area concerns through development of alignments of roads subject to detailed network” path will be located on the public Infrastructure Team for consideration in future members/land Macartney St. design open space reserve, not private land. Precinct D infrastructure projects owners Recommendations to be amended to reflect this • Little recognition of floods. • Enhancing the rural character of Oxley is principle. reflected in the Design Response (page 10), • Criticism of the planning consultants engaged to • Precinct D and Township Development Plan assist Council. Suggests the use of local planning • Flooding is address in existing overlays (see Township Development Plan be amended to consultants. Further suggests this money should Background report) remove “future extension to road network” line have been used to complete infrastructure and identity all land between the Macartney projects • The Township Development Plans were Street, King Street Smith Street and the King prepared with the assistance of a grant River (with hatching) as needing to consider • States land owners were not notified from the state government. Consultants connectivity and include (1) north-south were engaged by the Rural Flying Squad of connector road within that precinct if • Oxley lacks urban amenities of Wangaratta and the then DTPLI based on meeting the subdivision occurs. the community value this. selection criteria of a procurement process. It is not appropriate to spend this grant • Precinct D Recommendations be amended to • States Council Administrators are not elected by money on infrastructure upgrade projects. remove reference to “using the flood extent to the community The criteria of the State Government grant as the logical road alignment” and instead does not allow this. include objectives regarding the intended north • Believes the draft plans create uncertainty. south connectivity. • All land owners in the study were notified • Suggests creating a water feature out of low of the opportunity to comment on the draft • Precincts D G and I Recommendations be lying public land located on public land located Township Development Plans. amended to include principles that require in precinct B (between Gibbs and Faithful activating any interface between private Street) to improve amenity • This plan responds to the instalment of property and the King River infrastructure (which has been completed • Concern that a pathway along the King River is a by North East Water) low community priority in accordance with the Community Plan • Disagree – the plans will provide certainty around the way planning decisions are • Concern with potential antisocial behaviour made from campers on public open space near submitters property (believes camping activities • Noted should be re-directed to Stan Allen Reserve and Oxley Reserve) • The Community Plan considered (refer to Background Report) and serves a different purpose to the Township Development Plan. • It is a generally accepted principle that active frontages will create passive surveillance and discourage anti-social behaviour Page 211 of 237 Submission Feedback Summary Comments Proposed Changes to Township Development Action Plans (and Reports) • Submitter 19: • Opposes higher density due to drainage • It is recommended that a land capability Amend the Oxley Township Development Plan: Amend the Township Development Plan and water supply. assessment be carried out before any accordingly. Submission changes occur. • Township Development Plan be amended made by a • Suggests quarter acre blocks are too small to remove “future extension to road community as the township is on a clay pan. As there is • Drainage reports are required as criteria to network” line and identity all land between member/land no proper drainage, surplus water will end lodge a planning permit application. the Macartney Street, King Street Smith owner in the streets flowing into the King River Street and the King River (with hatching) as • Objective is to achieve connectivity- exact needing to consider connectivity and • Opposes Macartney Street to Smith Street alignments of roads subject to detailed include (1) north-south connector road connection road as it runs through design. within that precinct if subdivision occurs. submitter’s property. • The Township Development Plans were • Precinct D Recommendations be amended • Concern that consultants are not locals prepared with the assistance of a grant to remove reference to “using the flood from the state government. Consultants extent to as the logical road alignment” and were engaged by the Rural Flying Squad of instead include objectives regarding the the then DTPLI based on meeting the intended north south connectivity. selection criteria of a procurement process • Precincts D G and I Recommendations be amended to include principles that require activating any interface between private property and the King River Submitter 20: • Expresses concern that Community plan is • The Community Plan considered (refer to Amend the Oxley Township Development Plan: Amend the Township Development Plan not referenced or integrated into Oxley Background Report) and serves a different accordingly Submission TDP in regard to priorities listed. purpose to the Township Development • To reflect that Oxley serves a role in made by a Plan. providing equestrian facilities to a Land capability assessments will required prior to community • Feels TDP is too far directed toward catchment beyond the township rezoning Comment [MK1]: Barry – No its not member/land subdivision development. Opportunity for • The purpose of TDP is to provide guidance strictly relevant however the documents go into detail as existing conditions – the owner essential services – Eg.Water supply, with regard to future development, and as Oxley rec reserve is used for equestrian…I sewerage, power supply and such, by necessity, focuses on think it is of little consequence to the principles in the TDP, however will provide telecommunications”. development. Community programs and leverage in saying we have responded to other matters are addressed in separate the submission • Believes more investigation into land strategies/plans (which were considered as capability should be priority. part of preparation of the TDP – refer to Background Report) • Oxley doesn’t have an equestrian focus. • Capacity of key services were considered in • Stormwater drains are poor. consultation with agencies. • Oxley’s equestrian focus is largely driven by outside pony clubs. As such, the TDP will be amended to reflect that Oxley serves this role to residents outside the township. • Drainage reports are required as criteria to lodge a planning permit application. Page 212 of 237 Submission Feedback Summary Comments Proposed Changes to Township Development Action Plans (and Reports) Submitter 22: • Oppose proposed bike and walking path as • Location of path is indicative only. Amend the Oxley Township Development Plan: Amend the Township Development Plan it runs through the rear of submitter Objectives will seek to ensure that an accordingly Submission property. (There is already a fantastic bike ‘active’ interface is provided to the river • Township Development Plan be amended made by a and walking path along with recreational (either in the form of house frontage or to state that “existing and proposed community areas. Therefore the financial and ongoing road frontage) should the landholder pedestrian network” path will be located member/land resources required for this development choose to subdivide. on the public open space reserve, not owner are very hard to justify in submitters private land. Precinct D Recommendations opinion. • TDP seeks to provide guidance should a to be amended to reflect this principle. landholder chose to develop/subdivide . • We would be very perturbed that the land their land. would have to be given up as a trade off in the event that we ever wanted to subdivide • Land classified as flood zoned land, which is given the fact that there are already three not generally accepted within private lots public reserve/recreational areas". in a LDRZ context. As a standard requirement of subdivision, FO land is generally transferred into public ownership. This would only occur if the landholder elected to develop. • A contribution to public open space is a requirement for large scale subdivisions across Victoria Submitter 24: • Makes corrections to township description. • Noted administrative changes to reflect up Amend the Oxley Township Development Plan: • Continue to collaborate with North East to date subdivisions water about water supply Submission • Maintaining the rural nature and feel of Oxley • Review Plans and ensure all up to date made by is the most important concept • Enhancing the rural character of Oxley is approved subdivisions are shown on the • Continue to liaise with North East water community reflected in the Design Response (page 10), appropriate maps about specific development applications members/land • Concerns over drainage as area prone to and objectives and actions (for example it is owners flooding (clay base) and also notes that the recommended in precinct D to,” protect the township water supply was designed for 300. rural character of the this precinct with (Submitter 24 The population reached 300 in 2011. preference for retention of larger lot also authored sizes.(page 16)’ submission 1) • Drainage reports are required as criteria to lodge a planning permit application. • Flooding is address in existing overlays (see Background report) • The TDP was prepared based on consultation with NE Water, who has not advised of any issues with water supply. • As above. Applications for subdivision will be referred to NE Water for their consideration in relation to water supply. Page 213 of 237 Submission Feedback Summary Comments Proposed Changes to Township Development Action Plans (and Reports) Submitter 26: • “The land designated as ‘I’ currently outside of • Precinct I currently referred to as Future • No Changes proposed • Refer suggested water feature to Council’s the township boundary be included in the Oxley Investigation Area. The long term future Infrastructure Team for consideration in Submission Township Development Plan. opportunity for the landholder to present future infrastructure projects made by a proposal to Council for how this land may be community • “The land in ‘B’ (LDRZ) North owned by me, be developed. Proposal would need to be member/land identified for incremental development on the supported by population demand, land owner eastern boundary for house sized blocks capability and design response assessments. adjacent to Ely Street”. • The LDRZ of the land currently allows for lots • “The land in the designated area for Public Use of 2,000m2 (subject to sewer connection and is developed as a lake; currently this area is other assessments). It is recommended that identified as a drainage reserve and is unusable the town core (Precinct A) be retained as the and unsightly in its current form. This area has location for town sized house lots. the potential to add significant commercial and aesthetic value to the township”. • Development of land within Precinct B will require the developer to put forward a drainage proposal. Council to consider whether drainage solution for Precinct B could be located within Council owned PUZ land in order to improve the aesthetic value of this reserve. Submitter 28: • Owners wish to have their land included • The TP recommends Oxley-Plains Road form • No Changes proposed • No action required in TDP and have it considered for the easternmost extend of the town. As Submission development such, it is not recommended to include these made by a parcels as future investigation areas. consultant on • The owners of (Crown Allotments 1-6 & behalf of a land 30-36. The subject land owners are owner seeking to have the 13 allotments included in the proposed Oxley TDP Submitter 29: • Object to creation of open space and path • Proposed paths along river, and any Amend the Oxley Township Development Plan: Amend the Township Development Plan alignment along river open space will only occur should the accordingly Submission affected landholder choose to • Township Development Plan be amended to made by a • Notes that existing house on land is within flood develop/subdivide, at which time, state that “existing and proposed pedestrian consultant on zone. public open space contributions would network” path will be located on the public behalf of a land be required, and land along the river open space reserve, not private land. Precinct D owner • Extremely disappointed in the lack of any would be transferred into public Recommendations to be amended to reflect this consultation with us in the preparation of the ownership (exact boundaries to be principle. TDP. determined at subdivision stage having regard to Crown land arrangements, • Precincts D G and I Recommendations be • Recent purchasers of the land located in flooding and other site conditions). amended to include principles that require precinct G and did so, on the basis of its rural activating any interface between private use, secluded location and current amenity. • Noted property and the King River • We are highly critical and not supportive of the • All land owners in the study were extension of McCartney Street to join Smith notified of the opportunity to comment Street, or elsewhere in the Township. on the draft Township Development Plans. • It is not intended to construct a path Page 214 of 237 Submission Feedback Summary Comments Proposed Changes to Township Development Action Plans (and Reports) through private land. Submitter 30: • Objects to the TDP as it affects their • Proposed path along river, and any open Amend the Oxley Township Development Plan: Amend the Township Development Plan property. space will only occur should the affected accordingly Submission landholder choose to • Township Development Plan be amended made by • submitters operate a vineyard and winery develop/subdivide, at which time, to state that “existing and proposed community beside the King River in precinct ‘C’. public open space contributions would pedestrian network” path will be located members/land • There is sufficient land within the crown be required, and land along the river on the public open space reserve, not owners frontage to provide for the proposed would be transferred into public private land. Precinct D Recommendations pathway. ownership (exact boundaries to be to be amended to reflect this principle. determined at subdivision stage having • The portion of submitters land affected by regard to Crown land arrangements, • Precincts D G and I Recommendations be the proposed park is distinct and different flooding and other site conditions). amended to include principles that require in its landform to the river flats and crown • It is not intended to construct a path activating any interface between private frontage. It is valuable in its current through private land. property and the King River farming use and will be valuable in other • Noted permitted uses in the future • The Township does not propose the acquisition of any land. • Any land owned by us and required for the purposes of the park should be acquired for that purpose with the payment of proper compensation. Oxley Summary: There is a concern from the affected owners about the potential impacts of a river edge north south connector-road and formalised walking trail along the King River. Changes to the Oxley Township Development Plan are proposed to respond to these submissions. Page 215 of 237 Table 3: Milawa Submissions Submission Feedback Summary Comments Proposed Changes to Township Development Action Plans (and Reports) Submitter 5: • Proposes alternative location for Town Hall • Noted. It was not intended to relocate the town Amend the Milawa Township Development Plan to: Amend the Township Development Plan relocation (no support to relocate to vacant lot hall, but rather, explore opportunities for the accordingly Submission to corner of Snow Road and Milawa vacant site on Snow Road to be used for • Identify the vacant site located on the made by a Bobinawarrah Road; however is support to community uses, having regard to its central and corner of Snow Road/Milawa- community move it to the recreation reserve and establish a high profile location. . Bobinawarrah Road to show a proposed member on community hub. gateway building. behalf of a • Storm water and drainage are subject to further community • Stormwater drainage system on Snow Road is assessment as per TDP recommendations group (Milawa poor and after heavy rain pools on the north Markwood and south sides. Development Association) This submitter also co- authored submission 17 and 21) Submitter 7: • No comments on the Township • Noted. • No changes proposed • No action required Development Plans Submission made by a • Landowner located in Milawa Township is community interested in developing their property. member/land owner Submitter 8: • No comments on the Township • Noted. There is opportunity to develop land • No changes proposed • Refer sewerage connections enquiries Councils Development Plans zoned in the Township Zone Health department and North East Water, Submission where relevant made by a • Landowner located in Milawa Township is • Councils has a policy which does not support community interested in developing their property. septic in areas where there is reticulated member/land sewerage. owner • Asks the question: Would we be eligible for sewer connection or do we have the option to use septic tanks Submitter 9: • Believe 0.4ha should be the minimum allotment • Minimum and maximum lots sizes should Amend the Milawa Township Development Plan to: Amend the Township Development Plan size within the LDRZ (Milawa TDP) and that be considered on a case-by-case basis as accordingly Submission density description should be quantified. further detail is provided, such as land • Relax the restriction of cul-de-sacs/court made by capability assessments. bowls as a way of achieving a rural feel, by community • TDP layout is too grid like and the residents amending the wording in Milawa Design members/land prefer cul-de-sacs and meandering roads for a • The current zoning permit 0.2ha lots Response Objectives to remove the owners more “rural” feel (Milawa). subject to servicing. The actual lot size reference to “court bowls” should be considered on a case by case • Woodwarrah Rd is too narrow for double lane basis subject to detailed analysis. traffic. Suggested lot sizes in the TDP are indicative only, pending further analysis. Page 216 of 237 • Proposed road network is intended to indicate the objective of achieving connectivity and permeability, which is currently lacking in Milawa. Exact alignments of road can take a more organic form at detailed design stage. • Noted. Submitter 16: • More focus on commercial business • Economic development is considered Amend the Township Development Plan Refer suggestions about strengthening commercial development. (refer to chapter 3 Background Report) Background Report to: business development to Council’s Economic Submission however is not the primary purpose to Development Team for consideration in future made by a • No attention to increase of recreational/green the Township Development Plan. • Include reference to the Recreation and strategy development community space. Open Space Strategy member/land • Update background report to reference owner • Very focused on residential land use Concerns Recreation and Open Space Strategy with a higher density residential area – services and include references supporting won’t be able to facilitate. Few in the recommendations around recreational community would like to see lots smaller that spaces in Milawa. half an acre available in the future • Residential land use addresses population growth • Commercial development has been considered. Recommendations identify preferred location for business to locate. Options to grow business would be better explored in an economic development strategy. • NE Water has confirmed the ability to service these lots. Minimum and maximum lots sizes should be considered on a case- by-case basis as further detail is provided, such as land capability assessments. Submitter 17: • Change proposed rezoning of Precinct E • The rural nature of the Precinct is a No changes proposed No action required to RLZ to be rezoned to LDRZ. valued part of the Milawa Character, Submission and provides diversity in housing made by • Allotments in Precinct E are not large opportunities. community enough to support sustainable farming members/land practices. • The analysis demonstrated there is owners sufficient supply of LDRZ and no (Precinct E of • At the community consultation sessions requirement to rezone additional land in Milawa) in July 2014 “Milawa was identified as a the short-medium term. key town that is suffering a shortage of Submitter 5/21 land supply” – A proposed change to • Noted co-authored Precinct E to RLZ to LDRZ would this submission facilitate the land shortage problems Page 217 of 237 Authors of this submitter met • We believe it is a more consistent and with Council equitable outcome for property owners Administrators within the draft Plan area who may wish to undertake developments in the future Submitter 18 • States the vision of Community Plan and • The Community Plan considered (refer Amend the Milawa Township Development Plan to: Refer sewerage connections enquiries to North East enhancement of the Milawa Gourmet to Background Report) and serves a Water. Submission Region is of most importance. different purpose to the Township • Identify the vacant site located on the made by a Development Plan. Vision could be corner of Snow Road/Milawa- community • Short term – more parking and toilets in reconsidered to recognise elements of Bobinawarrah Road to show a proposed member/land town centre. the gourmet region as appropriate. gateway building. owner • Brown Brothers and Lindenwarrah are • Council to consider need for more substantial generators of sewerage. parking and toilets when assessing They have not been included in the new detailed applications, or consider as part sewerage scheme of a broader strategy for improvements to the township. However the provision • Relocation of the Milawa Town Hall is is beyond the scope of what the not widely supported Township Development Plan can achieve. • The analysis demonstrated there is sufficient supply of LDRZ and no • NE Water has advised that there is requirement to rezone additional land in capacity for additional lots to connect to the short-medium term. the sewer network. (Sewerage system recently updated) Connection to Brown Brothers to be investigated as a separate project. • The analysis demonstrated there is sufficient supply of LDRZ and no requirement to rezone additional land in the short-medium term. Submitter 23: • Generally in support, however the • Zone sizes are indicative recommendations • No changes proposed • No Action required submitter believes too much residential only. Submission development will cause Milawa to loose made by a its rural amenity that the community • Land capability assessments and further community enjoy. assessment is required prior to finalisation. member/land owner • Stress on services such as water supply • Rural character is recognised in the design (and residents were opposed to water response (chapter 7.5) and the supply in the past). Therefore support recommendations and implementation actions development with an absolute minimum of 0.2ha, and would prefer larger. • High density land development in Milawa would destroy the atmosphere and feel of a rural village Page 218 of 237 Submitter 25: • Generally in support, however the • Zone sizes are indicative recommendations • No changes proposed • No Action required submitter believes too much residential only. Submission development will cause Milawa to loose made by its rural amenity that the community • Land capability assessments and further community enjoy. assessment is required prior to finalisation. members/land owners • Stress on services such as water supply • Rural character is recognised in the design (and residents were opposed to water response (chapter 7.5) and the supply in the past). Therefore support recommendations and implementation actions development with an absolute minimum of 0.2ha, and would prefer larger. • High density land development in Milawa would destroy the atmosphere and feel of a rural village Milawa Township Development Plan summary: There were some themes repeated in the submissions relating to Milawa. They included: • Concern that the Community Plan was not used in the development of this plan and that the Community Plan’s priorities were not reflected, however it is noted that it is not the role of the Township Development Plan to fulfil the Community Plan • Lack of support for the relocation of the Town Hall • Concern that the amenity of the area would be compromised by discouraging court bowls The Milawa Township Plan will be amended to respond to these submissions as appropriate. Page 219 of 237 Table 4: Glenrowan Oxley and Milawa Submissions Submission Feedback Summary Comments Proposed Changes to Township Development Action Plans (and Reports) Submitter 3: • Suggests riparian zones (of 30 m width along • Noted. This information is relevant in land use Amend the Township Development Plan • Amend the Township Development Plan these waterways where new development is and development Background Report to: Background Report and all township Submission being considered) and implemented when • Identify the riparian zones in the Background development plans and reports made by an developing close to waterways to avoid • Noted. It is proposed that determination of lot Report (on floodway map, page 31 of the authority (GM compromising fresh water health. sizes and rezoning are subject to a full land report) Water) capability assessment • Land Capability Assessments be undertaken for Amend all Township Development Plans to: proposed Low Density Residential Zones. • Include specific requirement in all township • Supports TDPs. development plans and reports for a land capability assessment for wastewater where sewerage is not connected prior to developing a site. Submitter 6: • All towns have been connected to • Noted. Further assessment required as per No changes proposed No action required – current zone provisions reticulated sewerage recommendations. adequately cover these comments. Development Submission applications will be assessed on individual merit made by an • Prior to creation of any additional and will continue to be referred to the EPA as authority allotments outside of the sewerage relevant. (EPA) network be assessed as to whether wastewater can be sustainably managed. • Continued focus on the risk is recommended, including: • Mechanisms to support North East Water to ensure that domestic wastewater is managed through the sewerage network where possible. • Lots outside of the sewerage network have adequate capacity to sustainably manage their wastewater and a compliance program is implemented to monitor. Submitter 32 • A general note that traffic assessment is • Noted No changes proposed No action required. Submission required when rezoning occurs made by an authority (Vic Roads) Page 220 of 237 Table 5: Oxley and Milawa Township Development Plans Submission Feedback Summary Comments Proposed Changes to Township Development Action Plans (and Reports) Submitter 12: • Concerns over traffic in Milawa ‘Commercial • The TDP seeks connectivity, which will Amend the Milawa Township Development Plan to: Amend the Township Development Plan Zone’ caused by additional crossings of Snow ultimately require crossings of existing streets. accordingly Submission Road and Factory Lane Notwithstanding, prior to development, • Relax the restriction of cul-de-sacs/court made by a subdivision applicants will be required to bowls as a way of achieving a rural feel, by • Land capability assessments required for any community • Provide suggestions for additional open space provide traffic analysis and designs to ensure amending the wording in Milawa Design rezoning for wastewater where sewerage is not member and pedestrian links (Children’s voyage to road and pedestrian safety. Response Objectives to remove the connected prior to developing a site. school (pedestrian, cycle, car) would be best reference to “court bowls” placed on the eastern side of Bobinawarrah • Additional open space and pedestrian links Road). seeks to provide connections to the existing Refer sewerage connections enquiries to North East open space. This is supported, and should be Water. • Supports avoidance of long culs-de-sac considered for inclusion in the TDP. • Concerned that development areas are • Agree that long culs-de-sacs should be designated without land capability assessment avoided. Community preference for culs-de- (Suggests a full land capability mapping to be sac must be balanced with connectivity made available for examination). objectives • Community want better reticulated water. • TDP requires that land capability assessment be undertaken as part of subdivision • Proposes new sewer network and suggests application for land already zoned, and prior to connection of Brown Brothers to sewer system rezoning for land proposed to be rezoned. • Community sentiment to date has been support for Milawa’s co-op approach to reticulated water. • NE Water has advised that there is capacity for additional lots to connect to the sewer network. (Sewerage system recently updated) Connection to Brown Brothers to be investigated as a separate project. • Noted. Suggest that this be undertaken as part of future land capability and drainage assessments (as per recommendations). Page 221 of 237 Table 6: Officer Changes Location Proposed Changes to Township Development Reason for proposed change Action Plans (and Reports) Milawa Amend the Milawa Township Development Plan: • To reflect the current use of the land and Amend the Milawa Township Development Plan recognise historic fragmentation of land lot size Accordingly • To show lots less than 2000 square metres (average 1000-2000 square metres) located in Precinct E, on the west side of Milawa Bobinawarrah Road between Kerrs Road and Oxley Flats Road as TZ. • Re-enforce the hierarchy of the commercial core along Snow Road Oxley Amend the Oxley Township Development Plan: • Land to the west of the King River and east of Amend the Oxley Township Development Plan the Oxley Greta West Road appears to be used accordingly • To include review of land located west of for residential purposes, which is at odds with the King River and east of the Oxley Greta the primary use of the current zone. West Road to be investigated for rezoning as Rural Living in a separate process • This land is outside the Township boundary however can be the subject of a recommendation for future work Oxley Amend the Oxley Township Development Plan: • Fix an administrative mapping error Amend the Oxley Township Development Plan accordingly • To show the correct zoning of 115 Smith • The incorrect zone was shown on the TDP 115 Street Oxley as Farming Zone Smith Street, Oxley is shown as PUZ – the correct zone is FZ Page 222 of 237 18.1.1.11 (11.4) MINUTES OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS Page 223 of 237 Agriculture and Agribusiness Advisory Committee Meeting To be held Monday 16 March 2015, 5.00pm At the Ovens Room, Level 1, Wangaratta Government Centre AGENDA File No: 25.070.006 PRESENT (VOTING): Lachlan Campbell, Harry Bussell, Graeme Norman, Harvey Benton, Rosey Bennett, Geoff Bussell, Vincent McKenzie, Stuart 1. Green. NON VOTING: Ailsa Fox, Barry Green, Joanne Turner, Patten Bridge, Michael O’Keefe Moved: Seconded: 2. APOLOGIES: Joe La Spina, Brendan McGrath That apologies be accepted 3. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS: RECOMMENDATION: Moved: Geoff Bussell Seconded: Graeme Norman 4. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: That the Minutes of the meeting held on Monday 8 December be accepted as a true and accurate record of the meeting. 5. BUSINESS ARISING: 2015 meeting schedule and proposal to reduce AAAC meetings Proposed meeting dates were accepted and general consensus was that the 5.1 to a quarterly occurrence meetings should be kept at their current interval of every 2 months. Patton Bridge (dairy consultant) spoke about work that he is part of as part of the Alpine Valleys Dairy Pathways Project. Presentation with stats given to all those who attended meeting. Mick O’Keefe from the department formally known as DEPI spoke about his role. He is the Hume Dairy Extension Officer and his role is funded 50% by state government, and 50% by Murray Goulburn/Dairy Australia. His role is to support farmers and on-farm practices, delivering projects such as “Feeding Pastures for 5.2 Agricultural Direction - Patton Bridge and Michael O’Keefe Profits”, Alpine Valley Dairy Pathway Project, Dairy Business Network and facilitating other peer and discussion groups. Mick will be hosting a ‘Conversion to Dairy’ workshop in Milawa on 16th April. This will be an opportunity to provide people with information on how to get involved in the industry on different levels (i.e. leasing land, starting a dairy etc). If anyone has names of people that Mick should approach to attend, please let Jo know. Page 224 of 237 Harvey mentioned that there didn’t seem to be the same support services and networks in other industries. ** Jo to investigate if there is an equivalent position to Mick’s that supports the beef/sheep/cropping industry. Saleyards – Are all AAAC members receiving the regular saleyard If anyone is not receiving the regular newsletters about the saleyards upgrade, just 5.3 upgrade newsletter? let Jo know and she will get you added to the listing. The committee felt that this meeting was very worthwhile and generated some good discussions. Rosey and Harvey brought up that they feel that there needs to be an alternative permit signatory when Kelvin is away for a few days as this seems to stall the process. ** Jo to find out if there is an alternate signatory for permits if Kelvin is away. Update: Jo spoke to Kelvin and provided the following information: • In his role as MFPO, Kelvin does not take extended leave during and around brigade or crop burns, or when there is a permit to burn in. • There are 3 other officers within Council who are trained in the MFPO role and are used to backfill when required. • It is not an option or appropriate to provide sign-off on permits to burn out of hours. A minimum of 24hours notice is required when applying for a section 13 permit. (A Schedule 13 Permit to burn can only be obtained by first filling in an Application for a Schedule 13 (a form can be downloaded from RCoW website or from local CFA Captain), and getting the local Brigade Captain to 5.4 Burning off permits meeting which was held on 23 February. sign. This ensures that the local brigade captain is aware of the fire, and Kelvin has time to process. • Permits are issued with a 14 day timeframe to use so applicants are advised to plan ahead. This also allows time if conditions are initially ideal, but improve a few days later. • Kelvin is happy for people to call him direct with any queries or concerns about the process • Permit applicants need to be aware that Kelvin’s role is also as Aerodrome Officer which requires him to regularly work from the Aerodrome so he is not at his office 100% of the time. • Kelvins details are: Kelvin Neal Emergency Management and Aerodrome Officer MERO, MFPO, ARO Wangaratta Government Centre 62-68 Ovens Street, PO Box 238 Wangaratta Vic 3676 Phone: 03 5722 0881 Mobile: 0408 574 569 Email: [email protected] Page 225 of 237 6. GENERAL BUSINESS: Jo handed out forms requesting feedback from the AAAC committee on what they 6.1 Economic Development and Tourism Strategy feel are the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and what role they feel Council should play in supporting the industry. Graham queried if a decision on roadside spraying funding had been made. Barry advised that the funding model was being reviewed by state government and Council was awaiting a decision. Graham advised that the program had made a 6.2 Roadside spraying significant improvement to weeds on roadsides and it would be a shame if the program didn’t continue. Barry agreed and would inform the group when a decision had been made. Everyone at the meeting agreed that having speakers from industry was a great idea and very worthwhile. Ailsa called for suggestions for guest speakers. Suggestions included GM Water and Wangaratta Unlimited. Ailsa spoke about the Wangaratta Unlimited economic development advisory committee and how they saw the value of agriculture to our economy. Ailsa 6.3 Future speakers suggested a combined meeting between the two advisory committees in the future. ** Jo to follow up on different joint meetings and guest speakers for future meetings. ** Committee members to provide guest speaker suggestions to Jo ** Council to include AAAC in consultation process when reviewing the Rural Land strategy 7. CORRESPONDENCE 11 May 2015 8. NEXT MEETING 9. MEETING CLOSED There being no further business, the meeting closed at 6.35pm Page 226 of 237 Youth Council ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Date: 18 March 2015 5.00pm Council Chambers, Wangaratta Government Centre, Wangaratta AGENDA File No: 10.020.010 1. PRESENT – Youth Councillors Marcel Tonini, Meg Walch, Simone Kealey, Michael Groves, Lara O’Brien, Corinne Antonoff. Laura McKenna (Youth Development Officer) 2. Acknowledgment of traditional owners Yth Deputy Mayor Corinne Antonoff 3. Opening Prayer Yth Councillor Michael Groves 4. Conflict of Interests Declarations Yth Mayor Corinne Antonoff 5. APOLOGIES – Moved: Yth Cr Meg Walch Yth Cr Ella Thomas Seconded: Yth Cr Simone Kealey Yth Cr Brianna Archer Recommendation: That apologies be accepted Carried 6. REPORT FROM PREVIOUS MEETING (previously Moved: Yth Cr Michael Groves circulated) Seconded: Yth Cr Simone Kealey Recommendation: That the report detailing the meeting held on 16 February 2015 be confirmed as a true and accurate record of the proceedings of the meeting. Page 227 of 237 Carried 7. BUSINESS ARISING Wangaratta Youth Summit 8. CORRESPONDENCE Letter from Governor General – Laura McKenna presented Invitation from Victoria Police – Laura McKenna presented 9. REPORTS 9.1 Governor General visit to Youth Council meeting Moved: Yth Cr Meg Walch Yth Cr Marcel Tonini Seconded: Yth Cr Michael Groves Sir Peter Cosgrove visited Wangaratta. He attended a Youth Council formal meeting. Later that evening, Youth Councillors Recommendation: attended the Civic Reception for the Governor General and That this report be accepted. Lady Cosgrove. Carried 9.2 Unbranded event Moved: Yth Cr Marcel Tonini Yth Cr Lara O’Brien Seconded: Yth Cr Simone Kealey A public event designed to showcase young local musicians, and provide performance opportunities. Recommendation: That Youth Council and the Creative Youth Committee continue to support Unbranded and t hat in the future, plan for more effective advertising. Carried 9.3 Zonta Year 11 Careers breakfast Moved: Yth Cr Lara O’Brien Yth Cr Meg Walch Seconded: Yth Cr Michael Groves On Thursday 12th March, Year 11 girls from regional Victoria came together for breakfast to discuss career options. Recommendation: That Youth Council continue to support Zonta. Page 228 of 237 Carried 9.4 Clean Up Australia Day Moved: Yth Cr Meg Walch Deputy Youth Mayor Corinne Antonoff Seconded: Yth Cr Marcel Tonini On 3rd March RCoW hosted a community ‘Clean up Australia Day’ at the Yarrunga Scout Hall. The event was attended Recommendation: mostly by scouts. We worked to clean up a section of One That the Youth Council continue to support Clean Up Australia Mile Creek and teach the younger kids about the importance Day and the RCoW Environment team. of disposing of litter properly. Carried 9.5 Down by the River Moved: Yth Cr Simone Kealey Yth Cr Michael Groves Seconded: Yth Cr Marcel Tonini Youth Councillors were involved in the community event Recommendation: Down by the River on 13 M arch 2015. Youth Councillors That this report be accepted. asked members of the public for feedback on the event. Carried 9.5 Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee meeting Moved: Yth Cr Lara O’Brien Yth Cr Simone Kealey Seconded: Yth Cr Marcel Tonini The meeting discussed the charter and t he bequests and Recommendation: donations program for the Wangaratta Art Gallery on 1 6 That this report be accepted. March 2015. Carried 11. NEXT MEETING 5:00pm, Date to be c onfirmed, Wangaratta Council Chambers, Wangaratta Government Centre, Wangaratta Page 229 of 237 SPORT AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Date: Monday, 31 March 2015 4:00pm – 5:30pm, Warby Room, Wangaratta Government Centre, Wangaratta. MINUTES File No: 61.010.003 1. PRESENT Irene Grant, Leon Newton, Laurie Johnston, Jason Maroney (arrived at 4:30pm), Marcus Forster (RCoW). and Cheryl Impink (RCoW). 2. Conflict of Interest Declarations None 3. APOLOGIES – John O’Donohue, Brianna Archer, Moved: Laurie Johnston Michael Groves, Cassy Campbell, Wayne Tennant Seconded: Leon Newton Motion/Recommendation: That apologies be accepted 4. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING (previously The minutes of the meeting held on 6 October 2014 be confirmed as a true and accurate record of circulated) the proceedings of the meeting. 5. BUSINESS ARISING 5.1 Wangaratta Aquatic Strategy Irene advised the committee that there was no petition tabled at the last Council meeting by the Save Yarrunga Pool group and that it is likely to be tabled at the June Council meeting when Council will meet from the Wangaratta office. Cheryl Impink gave an overview of the Engagement process for the Splash Park. 4 concept designs are currently on display Mountains and Valleys, Jazz Music, Ned Kelly and Sport. Voting is now open and closes Friday the 1st May. Jaime Carroll had a vision that all children should have a vote in the design, which the Comm and Rec team have bought to fruition, schools, kindergartens, child care centres, family day care and neighbourhood houses have information coming to them over the consultation period. Staff have directly talked to Our lady’s and Yarrunga primary schools who both requested direct consultation, all other schools have been / will be given the same opportunity. After engagement period closes the final design will be revealed and commencement of the splash park will occur. The April Council meeting will give Council an overview of the progress of the Aquatic Strategy, two amendments will be included, and inclusion of outdoor toddler’s pool and commitment that Yarrunga pool site won’t be sold to a developer. There will be also some more Page 230 of 237 details specific to the Technical Assessment of the pools, and some updated usage numbers in relation to 14/15 season. Awaiting funding announcement of the Better Pools program for $3m May / June 2015 for funding toward the new 50m outdoor pool, hopefully to start 2016/2017. There is a great opportunity for future engagement with the community re: use of site of the Yarrunga Pool. 5.2 Grant Funding Applications Whorouly Change Rooms, tender closed, construction awarded and site handed over to contractor. Current Grant waiting approval is the Warrena Park Lighting and change room upgrade, should have an outcome in 6-8 weeks. 4 poles x 100 Lux- great facilities for junior sports. Junior league and Auskick have had a huge growth over the last two years. If funding successful start works end of 2015 season. 6. GENERAL BUSINESS 6.1 2015 Meeting Dates • Monday 30 March • Wednesday 29 April • Monday 29 June • Wednesday 26 August • Monday 26 October • Wednesday 16 December 6.2 Draft Showgrounds Strategy Marcus Forster reported that the 28 day public comment period had closed, submission considered and communicated to the consultant. A report was being prepared for the April Ordinary Council meeting for endorsement of the strategy. Stakeholders and user groups have now been consulted over two separate periods. A brief review of several principal actions from the draft strategy was provided. 7. OTHER BUSINESS Irene stated great to see Aquatic plan completed in house, we are aware of our community and their requirements. At the beginning of the pool discussion there was strong opposition to the closure of the pools, with no real solutions, it appears to have slowed down as time rolls on. Irene feels we are where we should be at this stage in relation to the Aquatic strategy. Page 231 of 237 City Oval Precinct - Laurie stated from an Umpires point of view working under the umbrella of the AFL NE is a plus, discussion was held around stage two and the possibility of incorporating a training facility for the umpires and junior clubs for skills/ drills etc. 8. NEXT MEETING The meeting was closed at 5:15pm. Wed 29 April 2015. 4:00-5:30pm. Warby Room Page 232 of 237 18.1.1.12 (12) ASSEMBLIES OF ADMINISTRATORS Page 233 of 237 File No: 10.020.020 ASSEMBLY OF ADMINISTRATORS Date: 24/03/2015 Meeting: Administrators Briefing Forum Commenced 1:00pm Present: Administrator: Ailsa Fox, Chair; Irene Grant; Rodney Roscholler Officers: Brendan McGrath, CEO; Ruth Kneebone, DCS; Barry Green, DDS; Jaime Carroll, DCW; Alan Clark, DI Apologies: Nil. In attendance: Don Chambers & Brooke Hermans (1.00pm – 1.30pm); John Webster - Strategic Design Engineer & Meaghan Kelly - Principal Strategic Planner (1.30pm – 1.45pm); Marcus Forster – Manager Community & Recreation and Kerry Craig – Community Projects Officer (1.45pm – 2.15pm); Laura Mckenna – Youth Development Officer (2.15pm - 2.30pm); Paul Sommerville – Manager Waste & Contracts (2.45pm – 3.00pm) Donald Mace – Manager Finance (3.00pm – 3.30pm); Tony Ravern – Manager Business & Governance (3.30pm –.4.00pm). Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Nil. Matters Considered: The following items were discussed: 4.1.1.1 PRESENTATION: NORTH EAST WASTE & RESOURCE RECOVERY 4.1.1.2 PRESENTATION: GHD TRAFFIC STUDY (THE THIRD BACKGROUND SPECIALIST STUDY FOR THE WANGARATTA GROWTH AREA – PRECINCT STRUCTURE PLANS) 4.1.1.3 PRESENTATION: COMMUNITY GRANTS REVIEW 4.1.1.4 PRESENTATION: YOUTH SUMMIT 4.1.1.5 PRESENTATION: MAV KINDERGARTEN CAMPAIGN FOR COUNCIL ADVOCACY 4.1.1.6 PRESENTATION: CONTRACTS PROCESS 4.1.1.7 PRESENTATION: REVIEW OF LONG TERM FINANCIAL PLAN 4.1.1.8 PRSENTATION: SERVICE PLANNING, Meeting Closed: The meeting closed at 4.00pm. Page 234 of 237 File No: 10.020.020 ASSEMBLY OF ADMINISTRATORS Date: 7 April 2015 Meeting: Special Council Meeting Commenced 10:00am Present: Administrator: Ailsa Fox, Chair; Irene Grant; Rodney Roscholler. Officers: Brendan McGrath, CEO; Ruth Kneebone, DCS; Alan Clark, DI. Apologies: Jaime Carroll, DCW; Barry Green, DDS. Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Nil. Matters Considered: The following items were discussed: 7.1.1.1 CONTRACT C1415/007 GARBAGE, RECYCABLES AND ORGANICS COLLECTION SERVICES 7.1.1.2 ADJUSTMENTS TO THE 2015/2015 CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAM Other Items discussed: Nil. Meeting Closed: The meeting closed at 10.35am. Page 235 of 237 File No: 10.020.020 ASSEMBLY OF ADMINISTRATORS Date: 07/04/2015 Meeting: Administrators Briefing Forum Commenced 1:00pm Present: Administrator: Ailsa Fox, Chair; Irene Grant; Rodney Roscholler Officers: Brendan McGrath, CEO; Ruth Kneebone, DCS; Barry Green, DDS; Jaime Carroll, DCW; Alan Clark, DI Apologies: Nil. In attendance: Bronwyn Chapman, Manager Environment & Community Safety, Scott Draper, Environment & Sustainability Coordinator (1.00PM – 1.45PM); Ross Cairns, Environmental Health Coordinator (1.45PM - 2.30PM) Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Nil. Matters Considered: The following items were discussed: 4.1.1.1 PRESENTATION: WANGARATTA URBAN WATER RESERVES – RESTORATION AND REGENERATION PROGRAMS 4.1.1.2 PRESENTATION: ROADSIDE CONSERVATION – WEEDS AND RABBIT MANAGEMENT - 4.1.1.3 PRESENTATION: SEPTIC TANK EXEMPTION POLICY 4.1.1.4 RESENTATION: MOYHU SEWERAGE SCHEME UPDATE Meeting Closed: The meeting closed at 4.00pm. Page 236 of 237 File No: 10.020.020 ASSEMBLY OF ADMINISTRATORS Date: 13/04/2015 Meeting: Administrators Briefing Forum Commenced 1:00pm Present: Administrator: Ailsa Fox, Chair; Irene Grant; Rodney Roscholler Officers: Brendan McGrath, CEO; Ruth Kneebone, DCS; Barry Green, DDS; Jaime Carroll, DCW; Alan Clark, DI Apologies: Nil. In attendance: Garry Warrener – Manager Economic Development & Tourism And Charles Halter – Workforce Sustainability Officer (1.15PM – 1.45PM); Andrew Chuck – Manager Customer Service And Communication (1.45PM – 2.45PM); Meaghan Kelly – Principal Strategic Planner (2.45PM – 3.00PM) Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Nil. Matters Considered: The following items were discussed: 4.1.1.1 PRESENTATION: REVISED AQUATIC PLAN 4.1.1.2 PRESENTATION: OVENS COLLEGE SITE 4.1.1.3 PRESENTATION: COUNCIL PLAN REVIEW 4.1.1.4 PRESENTATION: TOWNSHIP DEVELOPMENT PLANS Meeting Closed: The meeting closed at 3.30pm. Page 237 of 237