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INTRODUCTION THE CONTEXT 2.1.1 2.1.2 COMMUNITY LAND IN CANTERBUR 1.1.1 1.1.2 1.1.3 1.1.4 1.1.5 1.1.6 PROCESS OF PREP CHANGE AND REVIEW OF PLAN OF MANAGEMENT THE RESIDENTS OF CANTERBUR COMMUNITY LAND AND PLANS OF MANAGEMENT COMMUNITY LAND 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3
2. 2.1 2.2 1.2 1.3 1. 1.1
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DRAFT 1.1.2 Community Land 1.1.2 Community known (generally land open space Community land is reserves and sportsgrounds) as parks, by Canterbury-Bankstown owned or controlled as an important Council and recognised providing urban environment, component of the Jim recreation and leisure. opportunities for land. Ring Reserve is community Under the Local community Government Act sold (except for scheduled land must not be otherwise disposed exchanged or purposes), the land must be used and of by Council and Plan managed in accordance with an adopted community land is In addition, of Management. leases and subject to strict controls relating to licences. There are 5 categories of community land General Sportsground, comprising Park, Significance and Cultural Community Use, Area. Natural
Community Land and Land Community of Management Plans
DRAFT 1.1.1 Classification of public land 1.1.1 Classification Act 1993 requires The Local Government public land into either classification of (Section 26). “community” or “operational” Local is made by Council’s The classification (LEP) (Section 27). Environmental Plan land has a direct effect on Classification of by ability to dispose of or alienate land Council’s or some other means. licensing leasing, sale, 1.1 Entry at Woods Road Entry at Woods Jim Ring Reserve
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7 Jim Ring Reserve – Plan of Management DRAFT General Community Use General many functions land performs This community of the health the development relating to The land the community. and wellbeing of and structures such as may house buildings and Community halls. neighbourhood centres and informal leisure These cater for formal artistic hobbies, and recreational activities, and social cultural educational, endeavours, buildings may function as multi- The functions. facilities or specialised single purpose community of services providing a range purpose facilities centres to childcare. to cultural from libraries Bowling At Jim Ring Reserve the Birrong Sports Aquatic Centre and Birrong Leisure and Club, Shed are all located on General the Men’s Community Use land. Natural Areas escarpment, This category includes bushland, A and wetland. watercourse foreshore, is described as any stream of water, watercourse in a natural or artificial perennial or intermittent, and associated riparian land or vegetation. channel, Parks passive recreation predominantly for are Parks cultural educational and social, and fulfil have sizes and are of various They functions. are formally planted some different characters; while others are informal and with exotic species Small parks native species. planted mainly with while larger trees and grass, can be simply a few of facilities an extensive range parks can have equipment, playground including seating, toilets barbecues, paths, bike exercise equipment, and public art. Sportsgrounds sports Council is the primary provider of facilities to the residents of Canterbury- Sportsgrounds in Canterbury- Bankstown. active Bankstown are managed to provide recreation while maintaining the balance capacity between physical use and the carrying of the land. variety a These sporting fields are used by schools, of organised groups including local sporting clubs and community groups, sporting clubs. associations and semi-professional Jim Ring Reserve is a district sportsground.
or
and
such
buildings
further land,
any
any buildings
of the any
of
such
and
which which
any
intensity
for for land,
and
and
the
land of
scale
purposes purposes
the
the
of the the
condition use
development of the land will be permitted, development of the land will be permitted, whether under lease or licence or otherwise, and permitted use or development. or other improvements on the land, as at the on the land, or other improvements of the plan of management, date of adoption and must: and at that date, improvements as will be or improvements, any such buildings and permitted to be used, • describe 1.1.4 Specific Plans of Management Community Land Generic Plan of Council’s Management states that some open spaces need prepared for specific plans of management to be large number and reasons such as substantial size, and community concern about of uses, variety particular sites (p10). is This Plan of Management for Jim Ring Reserve PoM The area requires a specific PoM. a specific because it has substantial size and significance and contains the Birrong Sports Bowling Club Shed. and Bankstown Men’s • the • the • specify • specify A plan of management that applies to just management that A plan of must include a of community land one area of: description
to the
of
proposes
proposes targets
council
council
the
the
land,
performance
the
which and
which
of
in
by
category objectives means manner
to assess its performance with respect to the to assess its performance with respect objectives and performance targets. plan’s DRAFT plan with respect to the land, plan with respect to the land, objectives and performance achieve the plan’s targets, • the • the • the • the 1.1.3 Plans of Management for of Management 1.1.3 Plans Land Community Act 1993 requires all The Local Government Plans of Management councils to prepare of to govern the use and management (PoMs) owned or under their care, all community land control and management. undertake any activities, Councils may not which are not provided uses or developments must be Any changes to PoMs for in PoMs. in accordance with the Local publicly exhibited Government Act 1993. Act sets out the Section 36 of the Local Government requirements for a Plan of Management: land must A Plan of Management for community identify the following: Fencing Planting along channel
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Plan
plan
master
Plan 2015
Management Management
2013 2015-2025
corridor
Risk
Plan Policy Plan
Asset
2015
2023
Flood
Management DCP
Plan Strategic Facilities Strategic
Biodiversity
Plans River
and
Recreation
Asset
Space River Area and
2015 Duck
Plan 2011 Community Open Local LEP Parks Biodiversity Community Strategic The Duck
• • • • • • • • • • on Most of these documents can be viewed website at www.bankstown.nsw.gov.au Council’s The Community Land Generic Plan of Land Generic The Community 2014 Management the Council adopted Bankstown City The former Generic Plan of Management Community Land covers the majority of 2014 which August in in Bankstown and includes the community land previously covered by most of the bushland management for specific areas bushland plans of information on issues It contains of Bankstown. and uses and developments, such as permissible The Jim Ring Reserve Plan of leases and licences. into account the contents of Management takes this document. by the The following is a list of other documents that have former Bankstown City Council (BCC) a direct association with this PoM:
and
the
the
near
been channel
along
has the
upgraded
installed path
installed along
been
been
has been
has
matured has
centre
have pedestrian/cycle
fencing
equipment
trees aquatic
shared
substantially (carpark, landscape, water play water landscape, substantially (carpark, area), the western edge of the park, constructed along clubhouse, and channel, stormwater site perimeter. DRAFT • the • a • play • safety • the 1.1.6 Council documents 1.1.6 Council (1999) Reserve Plan of Management Jim Ring is now out-of-date. This old document to Jim Ring Reserve The main improvements the previous plan of since adoption of management are: pertaining to legislation 1.1.5 Other of Management this Plan Act 1979 Assessment and Environmental Planning the natural Act ensures that the effects on This social and economic along with environment, by Council are taken into account factors, for or undertaking approval when granting Act is This developments or activities. works, State legislation for several also the enabling (SEPPs) Policies Environmental Planning a direct influence on open space which have management. State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007 allowed This planning policy lists development community with consent or without consent on land. are: Also relevant Catchment Act Management Authorities 2003, The Protection of the Environment Operations Act 2000, Management Water Act 1997, Act 1992, National Disability Discrimination NSW Local Government Biodiversity Strategy, Management A Vegetation Biodiversity Strategy, Sydney). Web Plan for the Sydney Region (Green 1.2 Process of preparing this 1.3 Change and Review of Plan of Management Plan of Management
The process of preparing this Plan of This PoM will require periodic review in order Management is: to align with community values and changing community needs, and to reflect changes in • Prepare draft PoM Council priorities. The performance of this PoM • Initial stakeholder consultation will be reviewed when required, at a minimum • Council resolution to publicly exhibit of 5 year intervals, to ensure that community 10 the PoM land is well maintained and provides a safe Jim Ring Reserve – Plan of Management The City of Canterbury-Bankstown • Public exhibition (28 days minimum) environment for public enjoyment.
Soccer fields south of Birrong Leisure Centre and public hearing The community will have an opportunity to • Report to Council discussing submissions participate in reviews of this PoM. • Prepare final PoM • Adoption by Council 2The Context
suburbs
older
in
development
infill
and
Most suburbs in the City are expected to in the City Most suburbs key drivers being with the in population, increase in the Bankstown opportunities redevelopment CBD to the changes Yagoona, and such as Padstow and changing property household structure market forces. will impact directly on the None of these trends Ring Reserve. management of Jim Plan, Area Local West North Refer: April 2016 City of Bankstown,
the
38,000
with
As
2031.
by
accommodates
residents
currently
Canterbury-Bankstown The R 43,000
Reserve,
DRAFT 2.1.1 Community Profile – Profile 2.1.1 Community trends major facts and which includes Jim Area, Local West The North Ring population is primarily young The residents. with children and families and middle aged, This reflects of households. represent nearly 40% profile and the low density the population age There is also a higher of the local area. character compared proportion of low income households See to the entire City of Canterbury-Bankstown. Area Plan Local West North map from Council’s Local West showing the location of the North Area. Area Local West The population of the North reaching rate is expected to grow at a moderate around the proportion of residents remainder of Sydney, aged over 60 years will increase. 2.1 of esidents Map showing local areas in Bankstown Playground at Jim Ring Reserve
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sports.
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have
will
social/informal
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utilised
communities
be
to
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DRAFT from in organised sports. impact on participation opportunities for some sports This may require grounds more The difficulty and expense of obtaining existing open space means Council must enhance and landscape spaces through improved facilities spaces will need to open In future, design. better have become more multi –purpose, extended hours of use where linkages and have increased appropriate if they are to serve the population. As the population living in medium and high medium and high living in As the population including families increases, density dwellings open space pressure on public the with children, of the reduction in private will increase because increased population will This open space. informal for organised sport, need open space dog walking, barbeques, playgrounds, recreation, and so on. performances, festivals, in the number of residents Continued growth
in
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Canterbury-Bankstown catered
For open-air gym in parks to provide a free, ‘destinations’ for experience and help create all ages. over Australia, non-organised physical activity in particularly for older people. to afford Low income residents are less likely so sporting equipment or gym memberships opportunities. require open space to provide free be situations such to avoid appropriate locations, of playgrounds in some areas as an oversupply The geographical in others. and an undersupply is very important to fulfil distribution of facilities residents’ needs. for linked, There will be an increased demand and informal open space to provide cycling paths to meet the needs of older walking including the need to establish residents, This ‘destinations’ such as shops and parks. of the will be particularly important because be aged very large number of people that will 2.1.2 Implications for open space for 2.1.2 Implications implications a number of have These projections of open space in the City. for the provision As and nearly 10% of people of people aged 0-17yrs need to youth and the aged aged 70 and over,
and
parks
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2.2.2 Categories of community land at 2.2.2 Categories of community Jim Ring Reserve of community Jim Ring Reserve has 2 categories Community and General Sportsground land, Use. 2.2 near and sportsgrounds 2.2.1 Parks Jim Ring Reserve Figure to Jim Ring Reserve. sportsgrounds close sportsground to the north There is a citywide district sportsgrounds to the south. and several neighbourhood at the local, There are also parks and district level. both parks There is an uneven distribution of and sportsgrounds throughout Canterbury- but the supply around Jim Ring Bankstown, Major assets within a Reserve is relatively high. Golf Course, kilometre of the site include Sefton Band Hall Reserve and Park, Maluga Passive Park. Jensen evolved over The distribution of open space has influenced the history of the City and has been and natural form, by factors such as geographic private built infrastructure, conservation, cultural open space and State planning laws.
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Citywide sportsground The Crest of Figure 1 – Community land near Jim Ring Reserve Community land Figure 1 –
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Total Area Total 90,667 16,578 9738 117,000sqm Area (sqm)
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Space Hierarchy district district district Level in Open Level in
General community use General community use General community (bowling club) Category of Category Community Land Sportsground and use General community Sportsground and
DP 866106 DP 866106 148 Lot DP 808324 21 Lot Lot & DP 20 Lot Table 1 – Main characteristics of the community land at Jim Ring Reserve land at Jim Ring of the community – Main characteristics 1 Table
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are
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recreation
minimal
Offering surplus land less than 0.2Ha, typically parcels of road reserves or infrastructure from sub-divisions, easements. Plan (BCC) for Open Space Strategic Refer: hierarchy. further information on the open space Neighbourhood have open space may level an At neighbourhood only park but usually of a district some qualities for a local catchment supports passive recreation within 400m. Local an open space services At this lowest level needs of residents and the passive recreation areas. amenity of local natural contributes to the
are
below.
Federal
and
described
State
as
by
Canterbury-Bankstown funded
categories
in 5
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potentially DRAFT Open divided distance from by size, They are differentiated quantity and quality complexity, most dwellings, popularity quality of maintenance, of facilities, length of stay. and average State will be very high quality At this level a facility to host state or national with the capacity It will be unique within the region events. and Government grants. Regional/City-wide significant At this level a facility will have The open uniqueness or standard. proportion, of its type in space will usually be the only one servicing city -wide and regional needs. the LGA, District has the At district level an open space typically for capacity to stage city-wide competitions Most will have sports such as football and cricket. as park, a number of secondary functions such Jim Ring area. community use or natural general Reserve is a district sportsground. 2.2.3 Hierarchy of Open Space in the Space in the of Open 2.2.3 Hierarchy City of Canterbury-Bankstown
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DRAFT physical, cultural, social and intellectual social cultural, physical, welfare or development of individual and members of the public, in licence or other estate may be granted provision respect of the land (other than the with of public utilities and works associated or ancillary to public utilities). Core objectives for management of community of community for management Core objectives community use as general land categorised 36I) (Section for management of The core objectives categorised as general community land and encourage to promote, community use are and to provide of the land, provide for the use meet the current and to facilities on the land, local community and of the future needs of the wider public: public recreation and the (a) in relation to a lease, (b) in relation to purposes for which
sets out core Core Objectives of this Objectives Core Management Plan of
recreational pursuits in the community recreational pursuits in the community involving organised and informal sporting and activities and games, regard to any adverse impact on having nearby residences. DRAFT The Local Government Act of community objectives for the management of core objectives for the 2 categories The land. at Jim Ring Reserve are below: community land management of community Core objectives for as a sportsground (Section land categorised 36F) for management ofThe core objectives are: community land categorised as a sportsground promote and facilitate (a) to encourage, managed (b) to ensure that such activities are 3.2
key
the
the and
in and
of
recreational
plans
staff
opportunities
and active maximise
obligations
Council expectations
Council’s
and and
needs
all
and
both
statutory
passive for with
current values
the framework
to
a the
Council’s
resource Aims of this Plan of this Plan Aims of Management
a consistent
stakeholders, the local and wider community stakeholders, and and other users for the future use and enjoyment of Jim Ring Reserve; and public regarding the potential leasing licencing of the community land. opportunities of Jim Ring Reserve; opportunities of Jim Ring Reserve; as well as providing future direction; opportunities for sustainable, long-term long-term sustainable, opportunities for management of community land; and provide a basis for assigning strategies and priorities in works programming budgeting; respect to public land management under the respect to public Act Local Government requirements of the 1993; Be Maximise Respond Reflect Be Fulfil Provide
• • • • • • • 3.1 for Jim Ring Reserve This Plan of Management aims to:
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Licences Easements DRAFT Item Name and address components Key Ownership Management Area Zoning Classification of the land Categories of community land Leases Table 2 – Key characteristics of Jim Ring Reserve of Jim characteristics 2 – Key Table
Leisure
Reserve
west.
Ring Birrong
the
Jim the
in
of
Club River.
west
the
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to
Football of
Site Features Plan following. Site Features
4
500m
Sports Reserve Description of Jim Ring of Jim Description
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Figure than
See less centre. entirely Jim Ring Reserve is community land Council. owned by Canterbury-Bankstown Birrong adjoins Jim Ring Reserve Park Maluga Passive by low to the south and the site is surrounded line is The Bankstown railway density housing. the reserve. located immediately to the north of are located Sefton station and shopping centre upper Club and contains the Birrong Sports Bowling the Birrong Shed in the south, Bankstown Men’s and the Centre in the north, Aquatic Leisure and Jim Ring Reserve is a large, rectangular shaped rectangular is a large, Jim Ring Reserve located in the suburb park of 117,000 sqm the Canterbury-Bankstown of Birrong within It is bounded by Rodd area. local government the west, Road to Woods Street to the south, Wellington the east and Gascoigne Road to The reserve is bisected Road to the north. concrete Water from north to south by Sydney channels (easements) that form the stormwater 3.3 of Jim Ring and context 3.3.1 Location Reserve DRAFT Figure 4 – Site Features Plan Figure 4 –
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the
are cater
and fields.
and
director
trees
level soccer
5
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campaign
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Built facilities on the site are the Birrong Leisure Built facilities on the site are the Birrong the Birrong in the north, Aquatic Centre and the Bankstown Sports Bowling Club in the south, Shed in the south and a sports amenities Men’s There is a small playground building to the west. nets, cricket practice with standard equipment, and a few seats and picnic tables. under Council’s The sports grounds are classified Open cricket and predominantly for football codes, touch large is limited to native trees on the Vegetation concrete perimeter of the site and along the open so the the site is predominantly channel, The visual interest. sportsfields lacking grassed channel concrete stormwater Water Sydney bisects the entire site. 3.3.2 History 3.3.2 History In (see photo). already there channel was drainage John Alderman in honour of The park is named who served on Bankstown Council Ring, James Councillor. Ward as a North from 1960 – 1962 In a long term resident of He was Uren. Tom for involved with Birrong Sports Birrong who was also wrote a He of years. Club for a number history of Birrong manuscript on the Centre). and Knowledge Library Bankstown (ref: features and landscape 3.3.3 Key character DRAFT Jim Ring Reserve 1943 / 2016 Jim Ring Reserve
and
pool,
outdoor
greens
heated
bowling extensive
3 outdoor
an
club, 50m
pool, a
heated
recreation provides
indoor
centre
25m
This a standard play play elements, area with water and public toilets picnic shelters, equipment, and associated administration change facilities, and a plant and equipment, management areas, carpark. Club (Gascoigne Road) Birrong Sports Bowling consists of a licenced This development community a carpark. Street) Shed (Rodd Men’s previously the This small brick building was been Council maintenance shed that has room. converted into a workshop and meeting Shed in as a Men’s It commenced operations and friendly September 2012 and provides a safe work on environment where men are able to meaningful projects. Birrong Leisure and Aquatic Centre (corner Centre (corner Leisure and Aquatic Birrong Road) and Gascoigne Road Wellington
field
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soccer
Oztag,
mini
1
field,
fields,
soccer
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1 configuration Winter 5 Improvements facilitate organised sport Improvements to building, include the clubhouse and amenities fencing, cricket pitches, line-marking, parking, cricket nets and lighting. goal posts, recreation and informal sport Passive cycling, walking, dog The site is used for walking, kicking a ball, casual fitness such as jogging and play and cricket practice. children’s Improvements recreation Improvements to facilitate passive cycle and and informal sport include the shared of the site, pedestrian path on the west boundary seats and shaded cricket nets, play equipment, picnic tables. 3.3.7 Land Use and Improvements Use and Improvements 3.3.7 Land sport Organised Summer configuration 1 soccer field, 2 cricket fields,
a
has
Club
Football
Football
Club Club
Association
Amateur Association
Shed Sports
Bowling Football below
Sports
Cricket District Men’s
ater Birrong
3.4.4 Sports Sports
W
School
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section
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• • 3.3.6 Leases/licenses See • • • • licence. The Birrong Leisure and Aquatic Centre Leisure and The Birrong licence. is managed by Council. stakeholders 3.3.5 Key • 3.3.4 Land ownership and management and management ownership 3.3.4 Land owns the of Canterbury-Bankstown The City the time of preparing this plan At entire site. Bowling Club has a lease with the Birrong Sports Council
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Trip hazard at entry Trip The channel separating the western half of the park The channel separating the western half of the DRAFT The visually unappealing bridge providing access between The visually unappealing bridge providing access east and west halves of the park Shared path along the western edge of the reserve
site
centre.
the
of
aquatic
middle
Birrong
the
in the
is
of
One west
the
to
channels.
the nets) that links (adjacent to the cricket practice other bridge is The the 2 halves of the reserve. playground located between the clubhouse and to link the 2 western portions. site and The channel is a major feature of the greatly restricts access across the park. There is a shared pedestrian and cycle path There is a shared western edge of the reserve, running along the north near the roundabout at commencing in the Road. Woods and Road Wellington the corner of extends the entire length of Jim This shared path links with the shared paths in Ring Reserve and to the south. Park Maluga Passive Wellington There is a standard footpath along Along Gascoigne Road Road and Rodd Street. the aquatic there is a standard footpath outside refuges Pedestrian centre and bowling club only. for safety. are located on all 4 perimeter roads channel bisects the The concrete stormwater restricting access from site from north to south, is also a minor There east to west of the reserve. the channel running east-west that separates of western half of the reserve into 2 sections pedestrian bridges, Two roughly the same size. provide the only access across both unattractive, 3.3.8 Access and circulation 3.3.8 Access and surrounded is oblong in shape The reserve Sefton are no internal roads. There by 4 roads. centre are located less than station and shopping 500m DRAFT Figure 5 – Access and circulation Figure 5 –
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Storage for water piped from Maluga Reserve Automatic irrigation system at Jim Ring Reserve Sports lighting in the western side of Jim Ring Reserve Sports lighting in the western side of Jim Ring DRAFT
3.3.11 Play Equipment in 2004 and has installed The play equipment was is in It is maintained regularly so mulch softfall. the equipment years old, As it is 12 good condition. probably only has a few more years of useful life. The sports lighting is of high quality, but only in the The sports lighting is of high quality, There is an western half of the reserve (see photo). capability ofautomatic irrigation system with the Park from the ponds in Maluga Passive piping water Reserve) to(immediately to the south of Jim Ring the sportsfields. water 3.3.10 Lighting and Irrigation in good condition. cricket nets are The practice 3.3.9 Amenity and safety 3.3.9 Amenity for active sports is very good the amenity Generally for passive recreationbut there is little provision Reserve is categorised as a districtbecause Jim Ring butThe small playground is a focus sportsground. The or picnic tables. and few seats there is no shade, the periphery of the site are notnative trees around lessens amenity. continuous which good sightlines as there are fewThe site has very shrub planting to impedebuildings and limited safetyThis increases personal views across the park. few hiding places. because there are fences ofThe entire site is fenced with chainwire The bowling styles and condition. heights, various higher fences around club and aquatic centre have channel is completely fenced The stormwater them. The fencing prevents unauthorised for safety. There are some pedestrian and vehicular access. are not conducive to safe and entries that awkward at entry’ which‘trip hazard see photo easy access, shows an uneven ground surface.
3.3.14 Stormwater and drainage within Most of the site is designated as being flood the high (pink) or medium (purple) High risk is where the see map. risk precinct, such or flowing very fast, is very deep, water Medium that there is risk to life and property. less the risk is the 100 year flood event extent, This means that the area of high risk precinct. precinct Jim Ring Reserve within the high risk but is unsuitable for buildings and carparks, The existing sports fields can be located there. carparks at the aquatic centre and bowling club on their western barriers installed should have boundaries (along the channel) so that cars are not swept into the channel in large storm events. 3.3.12 Toilets and Park Furniture and Park 3.3.12 Toilets the clubhouse public toilets within There are groups to only available but these are facilities, There are a few basic timber hiring the grounds. spectators and a couple of benches for sport There are no drinking covered picnic tables. furniture is in reasonable The fountains. a uniform style. not have condition but does 3.3.13 Parking Woods is located along Ninety degree parking The aquatic centre Road. Road and Gascoigne their own parking but it and bowling club have - however is insufficient to meet peak demand use of the these times do not usually clash with Shed does not have The Men’s sports grounds. parking designated parking but there is street Street. in Rodd available DRAFT Picnic table at Jim Ring Reserve Picnic Seat at Jim Ring Reserve Public toilet at Jim Ring Reserve Public Stormwater channel bisecting reserve
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Jim Ring Reserve Core Conservation Corridor
Jim Ring Reserve is located along a Core is located along Jim Ring Reserve Conservation Corridor DRAFT Flood Risk Precinct at Jim Ring Reserve Flood Risk Precinct 90 degree parking in Gascoigne Road 90 degree parking in Woods Road 90 degree parking in Woods
The
$200,000.
time.
over
is the
of
Shed
85%
Men’s
the
and
requirements
3.3.16 Condition of the Clubhouse and 3.3.16 Condition of the Clubhouse Shed Men’s Shed are Both the clubhouse and Men’s asset system as having assessed under Council’s This means the buildings are 2. condition rating in useable condition and require only minor They meet all functional and maintenance. capacity the clubhouse is over of total replacement value $500,000 an intermittent screen to the concrete channel concrete channel screen to the an intermittent see photo. northern sections, along its planted by been and shrubs have Shade trees of the sporting fields, Council to the perimeters and lack of suffered due to vandalism but have planting along see photo showing maintenance, Gascoigne Road. Floodplain Risk The Duck River Catchment 2012) (Molino Stewart, Management Plan Reserve as a site for significant suggests Jim Ring with locally endemic species. revegetation works proposed are along the The specific locations Road and Woods concrete channel and along The document also suggests Gascoigne Road. of land planting in the flood-affected triangle and in the south of the aquatic centre carpark, Shed. small area east of the Men’s at the There are small scale ornamental plantings to the Birrong Leisure Centre and along entrance Bowling and the perimeter fence of the Birrong plantings serve to enhance These Sports Club. of the the related areas relative to the remainder are not of a unified theme that could but park, park site. reinforce the identity of the overall
canopy
woodlands
tree
supported
existing
soils
little
shale
with
the
1950’s
DRAFT the
Originally - Eucalyptus mollucanna, of Eucalyptus fibrosa of an under-storey with Box), (Ironbark - Grey Melaleuca nodosa (Benson Melaleuca decora and of the Birrong Previous clearing 1990). & Howell, undertaken subdivision was area for residential in identified Jim Ring Reserve has been surviving. Core Conservation Council’s as being located in see map above. Corridor, fields theBecause the reserve is primarily sporting The condition of vegetation today is mainly grass. good but there are patches of is generally the grass cover near the clubhouse and bridges poor grass and shrubs are Trees as a result of frequent use. or alongrestricted to the perimeter of the reserve Street channel. drainage the narrow stormwater Rodd Road, Woods tree planting occurs along Street and the northern section of Gascoigne eucalypt plantings provide shade to Mature Road. and a significant Road, Woods parking areas along of eucalypts along Rodd Street provide a avenue link with neighbouring Maluga Passive character Callistemon (bottlebrush) plantings are Park. Gascoignelocated along the northern section of the swimming complex boundary, adjoining Road, tobut are not a species of adequate scale character. contribute significantly to streetscape Stands of native shrub and tree planting the edges of been established along have Acacias, Eucalypts, channel. the stormwater Melaleucas and Leptospermum species provide 3.3.15 Flora and fauna 3.3.15 Flora supports the original Reserve no longer Jim Ring to the area. native Woodland Cumberland Plain Ornamental plantings at the entrance to the Birrong Ornamental plantings at the entrance to the Birrong Centre Leisure Planting along Gascoigne Road in need of maintenance in Planting along Gascoigne Road
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30 Jim Ring Reserve – Plan of Management The City of Canterbury-Bankstown
31 Jim Ring Reserve – Plan of Management 3.4.3 Permissible uses and developments uses and 3.4.3 Permissible of community land and development The use with both the intended should be compatible and the wider community function of the land The use of community land is often context. ancillary development supported by appropriate amenity blocks or equipment, such as playground food kiosks. for Jim Ring Reserve This Plan of Management uses and developments only authorises the No other uses or 3 following. Table listed in authorised by this plan of developments are management.
certain
permitted
ISEPP
the
of
development
65
lists
2014
Regulation
DCP
DRAFT Under be carried out by Council development may public reserves under without consent in ISEPP for these Refer to the its control. development types. 66 of the ISEPP certain Under Regulation development if it development is exempt reserves is carried out by Council in public Refer to the ISEPP for these under its control. development types. Plan The Bankstown Local Environmental (LEP) 2014 may be The LEP 2014 lists development that consent carried out with or without development on land zoned RE1 Public Recreation. Plan The Bankstown Development Control (DCP) 2014 The the control without consent on any land under This includes land zoned RE1 Public of Council. Recreation. The ISEPP is legislation State Government Relevant Policy Environmental Planning the State known as the ISEPP. 2007, (Infrastructure)
and
the
open
of
settings
5,
public
Part natural
for
the
recreational under
eserve used
of
be
enhance to
range
a and
assessment land
Use and Development Development Use and at Land of Community Jim Ring R protect enable provide
environment for recreational purposes. space or recreational purposes; and activities and compatible land uses; ecological
an Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 if applicable. The development allowed in the RE 1 Public The development allowed in the RE State and local Recreation zone is subject to both over local policies. State policies prevail policies. at the time The following information is correct but is subject to change. of adoption of this PoM the requirement take away does not This PoM or 4, Part for a development application under • To RE 1 3.4.2 Development allowed in zone – policy context Public Recreation • To • To 3.4.1 Zoning Land covered by this PoM The Community under the is zoned RE 1 - Public Recreation Environmental Plan (LEP) Bankstown Local main objectives specified for The 2014. Zone RE 1 are: 3.4
etc)
and
and
building
softball nets, lights
badminton,
and
recreational
areas
similar solar
stormwater cricket
as structures baseball,
as amenities hire
eg and
volleyball,
areas and such
interpretive
such
football, maintenance, screens
training,
lighting
to loading equipment
promotional
(basketball, initiatives sight
initiatives
clubhouse
and sports and
directional,
other (cricket,
uses
for court ancillary
level
saving
and
saving structures
parking
- Are discreet and temporary - Are approved by Council regulatory signage - R uses, community events or gatherings and banners) that: signage (such as A-frames harvesting, rain gardens and swales solar panels tennis, hockey, netball etc) tennis, hockey, tennis walls Sports Storage Facilities Bicycle/sporting Advertising Water Energy Locational, Sportsfield Marked District Kiosk/café Car Shade
Development • • Scoreboards, • • • • elate toapproveduses/activities • • • • • • • • •
activities
sporting
and
recreation
gatherings
and
recreational
unstructured
events
passive and
and
activities compatible with the nature of the activities compatible relevant facilities particular land and any DRAFT Purpose/Use • Active • Organised • Community * The terminology used is not intended to impose an exact meaning. example a reference to ‘football’ includes the variations of that For game and ‘field’, or ‘court’, are not intended to exclude other sporting surfaces. Table 3 – Uses and Development allowed at Jim Ring Reserve allowed at Jim and Development 3 – Uses Table Sportsground Cricket practice nets Soccer Fields at Jim Ring Reserve Soccer Fields
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32 Jim Ring Reserve – Plan of Management The City of Canterbury-Bankstown
33 Jim Ring Reserve – Plan of Management Bankstown Men’s Shed Bankstown Men’s Birrong Leisure Centre, in Jim Ring Reserve Centre, in Jim Ring Birrong Leisure Birrong Bowling and Sports Club
the
to
bike
as
for
and
and
and
areas
such
lights
access,
and gardens
use cafes
buildings)
as solar
rain amenity
as structures
as
within such
sporting improving
other
such areas interpretive
such
or
business facilitate finishes,
promotional loading
to (particularly initiatives
initiatives
and buildings
and and directional,
of
saving
saving
park-based
regulatory signage DRAFT signage (such as A-frames and banners) that: signage (such as A-frames to approved uses/activities - Relate - Are discreet and temporary - Are approved by Council facilitate use and enjoyment by the community facilitate use and enjoyment the needs of a particular purposes of addressing group lighting and fencing hire general amenity and the visual character of the community area solar panels Advertising Locational, Provision Development Landscaping Water Energy Carparking
• • • • • Development • Small • • • • Development
youth
recreational,
seniors,
social,
(e.g.
clubs for
recreation classes use
group
(including recreation training
informal
or or
and
activities) educational or cultural purposes) functions workshops leisure designated sport casual meetings,
• • • • • • • Purpose/Use and supporting, the location for, a Providing for a range of social, cultural, gathering of groups purposes recreational or sporting buildings (e.g. community multi-purpose Providing specialised community uses halls and centres) with such as:
General Community Use General
Intensity to cause nuisance to nearby The intensity of use is not with lease conditions residents and must comply to cause nuisance to nearby The intensity of use is not with licence conditions residents and must comply 2015. Policy comply with the Community Facilities To 2015. Policy comply with the Community Facilities To to cause nuisance to nearby The intensity of use is not only 8am-3pm operate Mon to Wed, residents. The shed is to subject to Council approval Times use is 7 days a week, 7am to sunset. The intensity of not to cause nuisance to nearby residents. Daylight hours only Daylight hours only 7 days a week 24 hours a day, Limited to the opening hours of the centre In accordance with lease conditions Standard Council working hours subject to Council approval Times subject to Council approval Times subject to Council approval Times subject to Council approval Times Subject to Council approval Subject to lease agreements or Council approval 7 days a week subject to Council approval DRAFT Scale 6 extend further than the area shown in Figure The building must not in size by more than 20%. The building is not to increase further than the current fenced area. The centre is not to expand of wholly with the General Community Use category The building is to remain in this plan of management. community land as mapped fields. Limited to the physical constraints of the sports space Limited to the physical constraints of the open Limited to the physical constraints of the equipment Limited to the physical constraints of the equipment to future spaces provided by Council Limited to the current carspaces provided, and to future spaces provided by Council Limited to the current carspaces provided, and to future spaces approved by Limited to the current carspaces provided, and Council in future lease agreements control and habitat without enhance the reserve in terms of aesthetics, climate To compromising use of the site for active sports Suitable for district level sportsground Suitable for district level sportsground Small scale Shed building or mobile in Men’s Small scale, eg current kiosk in clubhouse, cafe from Council. cafe. Agreement via lease, license or approval Limited to the physical constraints of the site Limited to the bowling club and aquatic centre Subject to noise, occupation health and safety, and any other relevant legislation. Birrong Bowling and Sports Club Ltd Birrong Bowling and Sports (leased) (under Clubhouse and amenities Club) Football licence to Birrong Sports and Aquatic Centre Birrong Leisure Shed Men’s Organised sport and training Informal sport and passive recreation Play equipment Cricket nets Carparking on public roads and Carparking at Birrong Leisure Aquatic Centre Carparking at Birrong Bowling and Sports Club upgrades Landscape Amenities building and storage Sports and other lighting Bicycle/sporting equipment hire areas Canteens, cafes and kiosks Community events Dining and restaurants Sportsground maintenance Use Table 4 – The scale and intensity of any permitted use or development at Jim Ring Reserve Reserve at Jim Ring use or development of any permitted and intensity 4 – The scale Table
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34 Jim Ring Reserve – Plan of Management The City of Canterbury-Bankstown
35 Jim Ring Reserve – Plan of Management Jim Ring Reserve Clubhouse – a licenced facility Clubhouse – a licenced Jim Ring Reserve Shed at Jim Ring Reserve Inside the Men’s
a
the
with may
with
land
consent
the
accordance
by
in consistent
Community Land
not not
the
is is
of development
prohibited
that that
3.3.4
example, activity
activity activity
For Section DRAFT
permitted purpose; and objectives of the Plan of Management; current Local zoning stated in Council’s Environmental Plan (LEP). objections have been lodged against the proposal. the proposal. lodged against been have objections notice of the proposal must give public Council the land to which notice of it on and exhibit consider all Council must the proposal relates. in response. submissions made or Licence Granting a Lease of a lease or licence is an important The grant but there may land, step in using community to any proposed relevant be other requirements use. the Environmental Planning be required under person Any interested and Assessment Act 1979. they are should check carefully to make sure requirements. of all relevant aware licence or other estate must not be A lease, if it involves: granted See • An • An • Any Generic Plan of Management (2014) for more information about leases and licences. for the Policy Refer to the Community Facilities latest requirements for leases and licenses.
This
Local
of
(5b)).
47
46(3)
(Section
(Section
years
years
21
30
is
exceeds
estate
other licence consent is also required if the term of the lease or licence will be greater than five years and 3.4.4 Leases and Licences and and Licences 3.4.4 Leases other Estates Bankstown City Council’s Refer to the former the (2015), Policy Community Facilities Generic Plan of Management Community Land . Act 1993 (2014) and the Local Government General and other estates over Leases and licences must be expressly authorised community land and comply with the in plans of management They Act. Local Government conditions in the community must be in the best interests of the shared wherever possible, as a whole and enable, ‘other estates’ The term use of community land. rights or titles in charges, includes other interests, easements). relation to the land (an example is between a land owner or A lease is a contract that entity granting manager and another entity, period a right to occupy an area for a specified main difference The of time for agreed purposes. a licence does between a lease and licence is that use of the area. or exclusive, not permit the sole, to formally recognise Licences may be granted Licences are commonly and endorse shared uses. houses. used for sports facilities such as club Maximum term and public notice licence or The maximum term of a lease, ). The consent of the Minister Government Act). for Local Government is required if the lease or
in
expires
licence
year
5
2018.
5.
current
Birrong Sports Football Club licence Sports Football Club Birrong clubhouse for is for use of the This licence The club relating to club management. activities for other activities with can use the clubhouse can The clubhouse written Council approval. see certain specified hours, only be used during Table to pay for all insurances, The club is required utilities and maintenance. The December
functions
50m
x
for
22m 6.
used
of
be
Figure
could in
extension
that
shown
lease
a
are
for
(approx.)
DRAFT 88m
Birrong Bowling and Sports Club lease Bowling and Sports Birrong 0.9ha Club leases a and Sporting Birrong Bowling east corner of the land on the south parcel of the Club 60’s, Established in the early reserve. sporting and social facility provides an active and city It has district for the local community. based on competition teams, wide significance social and community use, informal recreational activities. lease expires in September The current 21 year 2017. Management The 1999 Jim Ring Reserve Plan of allowed however to the north of the bowling greens, by club this extension has not been taken up This 2016 Jim Ring Reserve Plan of management. of 22m Management proposes a larger extension x If the larger proposed such as outdoor dining. the current used by the club, lease area was active sportsfields could still be accommodated The proposed lease in the remaining area. extensions
purpose
a
for
is
and
following.
above) 6
3.2
and
5
Section
T
in
in
(stated listed proposal will be individually Any lease or licence including the assessed and considered, ables compatibility with this community benefit, of the area to support the and the capacity PoM activity. Leases, licences and other estates allowed in estates allowed and other Leases, licences Reserve Jim Ring Local of the with the requirements In accordance Government Act 1993 this Plan of Management a lease, Council to grant expressly authorises on Jim Ring Reserve licence or other estate is consistent with this PoM, where the activity for the category of land the core objectives
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36 Jim Ring Reserve – Plan of Management The City of Canterbury-Bankstown
37 Jim Ring Reserve – Plan of Management DRAFT Figure 6 – Map of Bowling Club with Extension – Map of Bowling Figure 6
Expiry Date 23.9.2017 21 yrs 17.12.2018 5 yrs
Commencement Date
24.9.1996 18.12.2013
Mon to Fri)
o use and occupy Activity Times: 3 bowling greens and licenced community recreation club T the clubhouse for conducting activities relating to the management of the club. 8am to 11pm ( 7am to midnight (Sat) 8am to 10pm (Sun)
ootball Club Birrong Bowling and Sports Club Ltd Birrong Sports F
Organisation Organisation
DRAFT oad
odd Street, oods Road W Birrong Cnr Gascoigne R and R Birrong
Location
Sportsground Category of Category Community Land General Community Use
Licence Lease or Licence Lease Table 5 – Existing leases and licences in Jim Ring Reserve in Jim Ring leases and licences 5 – Existing Table
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39 Jim Ring Reserve – Plan of Management
and
of
dance Reserve
events
relating Ring craft,
Jim and
facilities religious
of enhancement
art
activities
or
users
yoga,
concerts,
for
associated as
presentations
conducting and
and promotion scale
such
fixtures in activities for
the
club
exhibitions, classes
with youth hire hire
activities seminars
similar and sporting
for of
clubhouse or
appropriate displays, recreation
events
similar
new training or
associated meetings, and
fields/courts
equipment equipment filming
groups
or
room,
of or
workshops
functions, fitness
Scouts
community trainers fixtures
assive Park, in accordance with lease conditions. assive Park,
and or cafes cafes
existing Citizens
and
Shed
speeches,
scale
reasonably
of
refreshment
sporting groups, fixtures and events (e.g. “guest” events for juniors; gala days; club meetings) Maluga P to the management of sports clubs. Small Public Sporting Sports Broadcasting Uses Licenced A
• • • • • • • • Men’s • Senior • Classes • Guides • Mobile • Bicycle/sporting • Use • Management • Mobile • Personal • Bicycle/sporting • Purpose for which Lease or Licence may be granted or Licence may be for which Lease Purpose NIL
Use Use Use
DRAFT
Community Community Community
General Sportsground General General Sportsground Category of Community Land of Community Category Sportsground
licences licences
casual casual
term term
Short Short
Licence Lease Licence Type of Arrangement Type Lease Table 6 – Purposes for which Leases or Licences may be authorised by Council at Jim Ring Reserve by Council at may be authorised or Licences for which Leases 6 – Purposes Table
erformance erformance Targets Surveys of user groups at Jim Ring Surveys of user groups with facilities reveal satisfaction Reserve sports. provided for desired Panel User groups and the Residents’ are surveyed regularly with positive results regarding amenity and safety regularly inspected to Jim Ring Reserve ensure good maintenance. Continuation of high satisfaction levels in community surveys Assessment of P and regarding Objectives P
with
in
clubhouse
comply
the
to appropriate
of
maintained of
be and
north
to
equipment
designed
Reserve sports
hardcourts
be
to and Ring
is
Jim
of
Reserve multi-purpose
equipment
Ring
upgrades play
high standard accordance with Crime Prevention Through Environmental accordance with Crime Prevention Design (CPTED) principles (eg good surveillance) the Australian Council’s planning for playgrounds and Standards on Woods Road to increase the range of sports available. to increase the range of sports available. Road on Woods e.g. netball, basketball erformance Targets
Ensure that Jim Ring Reserve supports the desired sports at supports the desired sports at Reserve Ensure that Jim Ring soccer and cricket. In particular: district level such as • Provide • All • Jim • All Refer: Australian Standards for play equipment Australian Standards for play Refer: AS 1428 Design for Access and Mobility CPTED Guidelines in the Parks to the level required Maintain Jim Ring Reserve ensure all Particularly Asset Management Plan. and Recreation district level. areas of the reserve are maintained to Asset Management Plan and Recreation Parks Refer: (BCC, 2011) How to achieve Objectives and How to achieve Objectives P DRAFT
erformance argets P T Maintain each open space according to its designation in the open space hierarchy Open spaces support desired uses through appropriate facilities, size and shape Open space to be designed, maintained and upgraded to ensure high standards of amenity and safety
OPEN SPACE TO BE OPEN SPACE FUNCTIONAL OPEN SPACE TO HAVE TO HAVE OPEN SPACE HIGH STANDARDS OF AMENITY and SAFETY TO BE OPEN SPACE FUNCTIONAL Management Objectives Community Land: Sportsgrounds Community 3.5 Objectives and Performance Targets for Jim Ring Reserve for Jim Ring Targets Performance and 3.5 Objectives
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41 Jim Ring Reserve – Plan of Management
erformance erformance erformance Targets Lighting is adequate and appropriate Lighting is adequate Ring Reserve for each activity at Jim Australian -complying with relevant standard from There are no complaints Jim Ring Reserve residents adjacent to regarding negative lighting impacts Surveys of user groups at Jim Ring reveal that no group is Reserve unfairly disadvantaged by the allocation procedure Surveys reveal users are satisfied with linkages provided within Jim Ring and to other destinations Reserve Assessment of P Assessment and regarding Objectives P
the
entire
easy
training the
is
along
(over
trainers
perimeter
over
along bridge
Reserve
footpath night-time
personal
the
as Ring
to
enable Jim connectivity
such particularly standard
at to
appropriate of
clubhouse and
improve lighting,
operators the
to
sections
procedure
floodlighting cyclist
possible from
if
options and missing
paths lighting
allocation commercial efficient
lighting
to use, straight forward and equitable site. Currently access is limited to narrow bridges over site. Currently access is limited to narrow reposition and/or install the concrete channel. Possibly additional bridges to improve access pathways to encourage safer routes pathways to encourage Gascoigne Road improve access to channel) and to the playground. This will to the clubhouse the park from the important carpark closest Rd). (on Woods are appropriately licensed and do not use an excessive are appropriately licensed and do not use much noise amount of time and space, or make too and competitions erformance Targets
Provide where appropriate at Jim Ring Reserve: where Provide • Investigate • energy • pedestrian • carpark • solar 2003) Lighting Strategy (BCC Public Refer: • Ensure • Ensure • Complete • Provide Refer: Bike plans (BCC), Open Space Strategic Plan Refer: and Cycling Action Plan (BCC) (BCC, 2013) , Walking Refer: Recreation Policy (BCC) Policy Recreation Refer: P How to achieve Objectives and Objectives How to achieve DRAFT
erformance argets P T Ensure fairness and equity in use of parks and sportsgrounds linkages within Provide open spaces linkages to Provide nearby destinations in parks lighting Provide and sportsgrounds to for enable night sport and security
OPEN SPACE TO BE OPEN SPACE ACCESSIBLE OPEN SPACE TO BE OPEN SPACE ACCESSIBLE FUNCTIONAL Management Objectives TO BE OPEN SPACE Community Land: Sportsgrounds (cont...) Land: Sportsgrounds Community
erformance erformance erformance Targets Access audits of Jim Ring Reserve Ring Reserve Access audits of Jim is easy for all show that physical access aged and people users, including the disabilities with special needs and No complaints are received regarding lack of appropriate signage at Jim Ring Reserve is adequate for Jim Ring Parking most of the time Reserve Assessment of P Assessment and regarding Objectives P
of
station
the
train
patterns
Ring and
with
Jim
Sefton usage areas
vehicles,
name at
the
comply and
of
parking
that size
required side
all Reserve
as the emergency
for
Ring sportsground for etc
bridges
facing)
and
possible
Jim
and signage
park/ surface to
spaces tactiles (north
and where
with
points
rear
asphalt buses
signage
maintenance
parking
signs the entries
for parking handrails,
for
access
on quality
Jim Ring Reserve (including accessible spaces) (including accessible spaces) Jim Ring Reserve Disability Discrimination Act, by actions such as eliminating Act, by actions such as eliminating Disability Discrimination trip hazards narrow entries and and service authorities clubhouse and amenities building, to direct people clubhouse and amenities building, to direct approaching from the north regulations to comply with Council’s signage palette regulations to comply with Council’s signage erformance Targets
Provide: • adequate • shaded • parking • high Standards Council’s Parking Refer: • paths, • ramps, • obvious • access • standard • signs • directional Council’s signage palette Refer: Domain Manual (pending) Public Provide: Refer: Disability Discrimination Act 1992 Disability Discrimination Act Refer: where considered necessary: Provide P How to achieve Objectives and Objectives How to achieve DRAFT
erformance argets P T Provide parking for parks Provide and sportsgrounds that does not impact negatively on amenity or adjacent residential areas Provide informative Provide signage for parks and sportsgrounds in accordance with Council’s public domain manual Physical access is easy for all users including the aged and people with special needs and disabilities
OPEN SPACE TO BE OPEN SPACE ACCESSIBLE OPEN SPACE TO BE OPEN SPACE ACCESSIBLE ACCESSIBLE Management Objectives TO BE OPEN SPACE Community Land: Sportsgrounds (cont...) Land: Sportsgrounds Community
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43 Jim Ring Reserve – Plan of Management
erformance erformance risk
flood
erformance Targets high Park users are satisfied with the users are Park provision of park furniture is high at Jim Ring Reserve Fencing quality and of a consistent style. There are no reported incidents of unauthorised vehicles accessing Jim Ring because of a lack of fencing Reserve is well-used and not Jim Ring Reserve wasted open space. is not damaged from Jim Ring Reserve overuse are located taking into account Facilities Assessment of P Assessment and regarding Objectives P
if
Jim
sports
at
portions
for park
the available
of
per
Council’s tables
as half
within to playground consistent
a
the picnic
to
required. of
eastern
Reserve opportunities
if
conform
the and/or
to
Ring
in toilet Reserve
location, to Jim
recreation Ring at seating
block
fixtures
and
of
opportunities/facilities Jim
signage and
at
toilet
shaded
future, furniture
variety
new
the fences
the
recreation park more furniture
directional
park
style and high standard of Jim Ring Reserve that are unused, taking into account that that are unused, taking of Jim Ring Reserve to the south adjoins Park Maluga Passive its useful life – in when it reaches the end of Ring Reserve accordance with Council’s planning for playgrounds. appropriate, eg multiple line-marking in one area hierarchy. hierarchy. view sport participants to rest and relevant manual Jim Ring Reserve in accordance with the Disability in accordance with the Jim Ring Reserve Discrimination Act 1992. erformance Targets
Refer: Public Domain Manual (pending), Domain Manual (pending), Public Refer: Bankstown DCP 2014 • Provide • Consider • Increase • Provide • Provide • all • Upgrade • Investigate • Install 1992 Disability Discrimination Act Refer: Refer: Open Space Strategic Plan (BCC, 2013) Refer: Refer: Parks and Recreation Asset Management Plan Asset Management and Recreation Parks Refer: (pending) Domain Manual (BCC, 2011), Public P How to achieve Objectives and Objectives How to achieve DRAFT
erformance argets P T Provide a co-ordinated Provide suite of accessible park in furniture as specified Council’s public domain manual fencing where Provide required in accordance with Council’s public domain manual toilets in parks Provide and sportsgrounds at District level and above Maximise open space use but ensure the carrying capacity of the land is not exceeded or ambience destroyed
OPEN SPACE TO BE OPEN SPACE FROM SUSTAINABLE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ECOLOGICAL VIEWPOINTS OPEN SPACE TO BE OPEN SPACE CONVENIENT OPEN SPACE TO BE OPEN SPACE SAFE CONVENIENT Management Objectives TO BE OPEN SPACE Community Land: Sportsgrounds (cont...) Land: Sportsgrounds Community
erformance erformance erformance Targets There is a steady, measurable increase measurable There is a steady, recyclable and in the use of recycled, Council’s open reusable materials in spaces. measurable There is a steady, increase in the number of WSUD elements incorporated into open spaces. Assessment of P Assessment and regarding Objectives P
Passive with
areas
Maluga
replace
naturalisation
lights) and from
future
solar under-used
fill)
mulch) in possible medians
and
for
stormwater regarding and
cut materials (including
(eg where
pits
especially
Water
harvest
(equal areas tree
lighting to
basins materials
recyclable soil
pavements planting, Sydney
of
site
and swales
mowing
efficient of
capacity collecting
with
gardens
import
native vegetation successful, of the concrete stormwater channel. If to natural recategorise the channel from sportsground objectives and area – watercourse and add appropriate performance targets to this Jim Ring PoM. Reserve to irrigate the sportsfields at Jim Ring Park erformance Targets
and maintenance of Jim Ring Reserve The design, upgrade of: is to consider the use • Grassed • Rain • Water • Bio-retention (BCC 2000) Environmental Policy Refer: • recycled • re-use • energy • permeable • no • indigenous • Reduce • Liaise • Retain Refer: Environmental Policy (BCC 2000) Environmental Policy Refer: into and If appropriate, incorporate WSUD elements such as: surrounding Jim Ring Reserve P How to achieve Objectives and Objectives How to achieve DRAFT
flooding,
downstream
erformance argets P T Incorporate water sensitive urban design (WSUD) elements into open spaces to help reduce waste of water Comply with Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) principles in the design, upgrade and maintenance of open space and erosion and contamination
OPEN SPACE TO BE OPEN SPACE FROM SUSTAINABLE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ECOLOGICAL VIEWPOINTS FROM SUSTAINABLE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ECOLOGICAL VIEWPOINTS Management Objectives TO BE OPEN SPACE Community Land: Sportsgrounds (cont...) Land: Sportsgrounds Community
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45 Jim Ring Reserve – Plan of Management
erformance erformance erformance Targets Jim Ring Reserve is regularly reviewed is regularly Jim Ring Reserve and quality of regarding the quantity it is fulfilling its vegetation and how functions existing trees and Improved health of of new trees successful establishment as measured by arborist’s regular survey. and licenses are supported and Leases well managed in Jim Ring Reserve keep their premises Lessees/licensees well maintained in Jim Ring Reserve Annual report prepared by all lessees/ licensees Assessment of P Assessment and regarding Objectives P
by
cafes
use access
buffers agreements
where
solar
public mobile
as for
sound
provide limit
shrubs
clubhouse and
such
draft and
(and the
sports overly
trees of and
of
areas
not trees
use businesses do
feature
renewal carefully viewing
to
divide
indigenous licences
to
licence
park-based species
and spectator
for small
regular
exotic additional
leases
vegetation lessees/licensees
lines
of
Facilitate Promote Select Ensure providing exclusive use to lessees/licensees appropriate) around the perimeter of the site, along appropriate) around to help strengthen the core the stormwater channel the and in other areas such as around conservation corridor, playground between sports fields and personal training
erformance Targets
Increase vegetation in Jim Ring Reserve to improve shade in Jim Ring Reserve Increase vegetation and habitat by: be leased or categorised as Sportsground can only Land Plan 6 of this Jim Ring Reserve licenced for uses listed in Table of Management and other Section 3.3.4 Leases and Licences Refer: Estates of Council’s Community Land Plan of (BCC 2015) Policy Management, Community Facilities • Planting • sight • use • Limiting Plan 2015-2025 Bankstown Biodiversity Strategic Refer: At Jim Ring Reserve: • • • • Take into account issues such as: into account issues such Take P How to achieve Objectives and Objectives How to achieve DRAFT
erformance argets P T Support appropriate leases and licenses on community land categorised as Sportsground that are in the best interests of the community as a whole and enable, wherever possible, shared use. Assess all new lease or licence proposals to ensure community benefit, compatibility with this PoM and the capacity of the area to support the activity. Conserve, enhance Conserve, enhance and manage the urban forest by maximising appropriate vegetation in open spaces.
TO ALLOW LEASES TO ALLOW OR LICENCES THAT COMMUNITY PROVIDE BENEFIT ON SPORTSGROUNDS FROM SUSTAINABLE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ECOLOGICAL VIEWPOINTS Management Objectives TO BE OPEN SPACE Community Land: Sportsgrounds (cont...) Land: Sportsgrounds Community
erformance erformance erformance Targets The General Community Use land The General Community used only for is at Jim Ring Reserve appropriate purposes residents are Surveys reveal that provided on satisfied with the functions Use land the General Community Surveys reveal that residents are satisfied with the accessibility of the functions provided on General Community Use land Assessment of P Assessment and regarding Objectives P
abilities
all
of
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backgrounds.
all
Club
people
appropriate of
Aquatic to
Shed
and
Bowling where
people
Men’s to
accessible
Leisure Sports
Birrong
erformance Targets
• Birrong • • Bankstown Shed to expand for the Men’s Allow adequate space if considered appropriate, allow other to the west. In future, facilities for all age small-scale educational, cultural or social existing building or groups. These could be located in the a new facility. uses and Section 3.3.3 ‘Permissible Refer: Land Plan developments’ of Council’s Community of Management, (BCC 2015) Policy Community Facilities Community facilities on General At Jim Ring Reserve Use land are to be: • welcoming (BCC 2015) Policy Community Facilities Refer: • multi-purpose • physically • affordable At Jim Ring Reserve allow the use of General Community At Jim Ring Reserve Use land for: P How to achieve Objectives and Objectives How to achieve DRAFT
cultural,
physical,
social and intellectual social and intellectual welfare or development of residents erformance argets P T To use General To for: Community Use land • the All General Community Use land is located and designed for accessibility
TO ENSURE THAT TO ENSURE THAT GENERAL COMMUNITY USE LAND IS AS AS ACCESSIBLE POSSIBLE COMMUNITY USE COMMUNITY USE FOR LAND ONLY APPROPRIATE PURPOSES Management Objectives TO USE GENERAL Community Land: General Community Use Community Land: General Community
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erformance erformance erformance Targets Leases and licenses are supported and and licenses are Leases Ring Reserve well managed in Jim their premises keep Lessees/licensees maintained well in Jim Ring Reserve by all Annual report prepared lessees/licensees Assessment of P Assessment and regarding Objectives P
by
the
bowling use
and
with
agreements
public cafes
building,
as period
sound
limit
Club
such year
draft
5
overly
a
and
for not Bowling
do businesses
the
carefully of
agreement licences
park-based renewal
and
licence
a small
lease
leases
lessees/licensees
Facilitate Organise Select Ensure bike hire greens and carpark hire rather than continue the current casual Shed, Men’s agreement. providing exclusive use to lessees/licensees
erformance Targets
At Jim Ring Reserve: • • • Promote • • Land categorised as General Community Use can only be categorised as General Community Land 6 of this Jim Ring leased or licenced for uses listed in Table Plan of Management Reserve and Section 3.3.4 ‘Leases and Licences Refer: Land Plan other Estates’ of Council’s Community of Management, (BCC 2015) Policy Community Facilities P How to achieve Objectives and Objectives How to achieve DRAFT
erformance argets P T Support appropriate leases and licenses on community land categorised as General Community Use that are in the best interests of the community as a whole and enable, wherever possible, shared use. Assess all new lease or licence proposals to ensure community benefit, compatibility with this PoM and the capacity of the area to support the activity
LEASES
THAT OR LICENCES THAT COMMUNITY PROVIDE BENEFIT ON GENERAL COMMUNITY USE LAND Management Objectives TO ALLOW Community Land: General Community Use (cont...) Community Land: General Community DRAFT
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