Evaluation of the Recommendations Oran Park Town June 2011

Oran Park & Turner Road Health Impact Assessment

Evaluation of the recommendations Oran Park Town June 2011

Population Health, Clinical Support Division (Western) NSW Health

With Camden Council and Heather Nesbitt Planning and Way Forward (for the developers)

Contents:

1. Background ...... 3

2. Method for the evaluation ...... 4

3. Recommendations and Evaluation ...... 6

3.1 Public Transport ...... 6 3.2 Active Transport – Walking and Cycling ...... 7 3.3 Social Connectivity ...... 8 3.4 Physical Activity ...... 9 3.5 Injury Prevention ...... 10 3.4 Food access ...... 11

4. Summary ...... 12

5. Appendices

Appendix 1: Monitoring and Evaluation Plan ...... 14

Authors: Michelle Maxwell and Mark Thornell, Population Health, Clinical Support Division (Western)

Acknowledgement to Heather Nesbitt, Robin Hill, Linda Campbell and the Oran Park Town Management Committee for their support and contributions.

For more information contact:

Michelle Maxwell, Population Health, Clinical Support Division (Western)

[email protected] or Phone (02) 9612 0757

1. Background

In May 2007, the NSW Government released detailed draft plans to develop 12,000 new homes in Oran Park and Turner Road in Sydney’s south-west. Oran Park and Turner Road were the first precincts to be developed in the South West Growth Centre which was detailed in the Sydney Metropolitan Strategy – City of Cities. A Plan for Sydney’s Future1. The Oran Park and Turner Road precincts were anticipated to create healthy communities for families with a mix of housing, jobs, schools, parks, transport, community facilities and shops. Both precincts are located in the Camden Local Government Area (LGA).

The former Sydney South West Area Health Service (SSWAHS) had previously participated in the Greater Western Sydney Urban Development Health Impact Assessment2 (HIA) with the Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC) and the former Sydney West Area Health Service (SWAHS). This HIA assessed the impacts of the Sydney Metropolitan Strategy in relation to Western Sydney. As the first precincts for the South West Growth Centre, the planning for Oran Park and Turner Road was seen as a valuable opportunity to extend and apply the recommendations from the previous HIA.

SSWAHS Population Health contacted Camden Council to determine their interest in participating in the HIA and they were very supportive. A Steering Group was established with representatives from:

 SSWAHS Population Health  SSWAHS Health Services Planning  The Centre for Health Equity Training, Research and Evaluation (CHETRE) at the University of New South Wales  SSWAHS Centre for Research, Evidence Management and Surveillance (REMS)  Camden Council

The HIA process involved screening, scoping, identification and assessment of potential health impacts; decision-making and formulating recommendations, and devising a monitoring and evaluation framework. Initially, the Steering Group used the Impact Assessment Guidance Screening tool3 to determine whether a Health Impact Assessment could add value to the development planning process. Following this process, the Steering Group recommended that an HIA be undertaken to identify:

1 NSW Planning City of Cities. A Plan for Sydney’s Future (2006) http://www.metrostrategy.nsw.gov.au/dev/uploads/paper/introduction/index.html

2 WSROC and AGA Consulting Greater Western Sydney Urban Development Health Impact Assessment ( 2007) http://www.hiaconnect.edu.au/reports/Greater_Western_Sydney_HIA.pdf

3 Institute of Public Health in Ireland Impact Assessment Guidance Screening Tool (2006) http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=92678

 the potential positive and negative impacts of the Oran Park & Turner Road development and  recommendations that could improve or minimise harm to the health and well being of residents in future developments

The Scoping phase of the HIA identified the following issues to be considered:

 public transport  active transport  social connectivity  physical activity  injury and  food access

A rapid prospective HIA was chosen due to the short timeframe for the opportunity to influence precinct planning and because evidence had already been collected as part of the HIA on the Metropolitan Strategy. Relevant literature included documentation developed for the Oran Park and Turner Road Development and reports from other developments of similar scope and size in the area.

For assessment, priority matrices were used to identify opportunities to enhance positive impacts and mitigate negative impacts for each issue considered. Findings from the HIA showed that the Oran Park & Turner Road plans had generally adopted best practice for urban design in relation to promoting the use of public transport and active transport, promoting physical activity and health-enhancing aspects of urban form.

A total of 24 recommendations were developed to highlight initiatives that could promote health and wellbeing. A copy of the Recommendation Report4 is available on request. The findings of the HIA were presented to government agencies, non- government agencies and local land developers to encourage the consideration and implementation of the recommendations.

It was proposed that an evaluation on the HIA would be conducted on two levels. Firstly, a process evaluation of the governance and project management of the HIA and secondly and impact evaluation based on the uptake of the recommendations.

2. Method for the evaluation

4 SSWAHS Health Impact Assessment Oran Park/Turner Road Recommendation Report (2008) http://www.sswahs.nsw.gov.au/populationhealth/content/pdf/population_health/Final-HIA-Rec-Report- 120308.pdf

This report is focused on the impact evaluation of the Oran Park &Turner Road HIA and so concerns the uptake of the recommendations. A Monitoring and Evaluation Plan was established by the Steering Group to be used to monitor progress over time in relation to the recommendations of the HIA. A copy of the Monitoring and Evaluation Plan is included as Appendix 1.

In July 2009, approximately 15 months after the HIA was completed, a Progress Report on the recommendations was completed by staff from SSWAHS Population Health and Camden Council. This Progress Report showed that some of the early work on the precincts had addressed several of the HIA recommendations. Examples of this included:

 Review of bus service provision to Oran Park and Turner Road by Ministry of Transport  Planning commenced for upgrades to Camden Valley Way, including bus priority intersections  Commencement of the development of a Strategic Social Plan for Oran Park by Landcom and Greenfields Development Corporation (GDC) – the developers for Oran Park.

In July 2009, the stage of planning and development for Oran Park/Turner Road indicated that many of the recommendations were not yet relevant and that they should be reviewed at a later date.

The development at Oran Park Town (as it is now known) has occurred ahead of that for Turner Road (or Gregory Hills as it is now known) and therefore the monitoring and evaluation of the HIA recommendations to date has focussed on Oran Park Town. A separate report will be developed for Gregory Hills following consultation with DARTWEST, the major developer for Gregory Hills.

Following the distribution of the Progress Report to Landcom and GDC, a meeting was held with representatives from SSWAHS Population Health to discuss those recommendations that were relevant to the Oran Park Town developers. Landcom and GDC agreed to facilitate some of the recommendations in Oran Park Town in relation to promoting active transport; early delivery of social infrastructure such as an interim community facility and playgrounds; engaging a Community Development Worker; developing and implementing a Strategic Social Plan; and promoting healthy food within the precinct.

It is important to note that a Social Plan Implementation Group (SPIG) was developed to deliver the Social Plan for Oran Park. The SPIG meets monthly and reports to the Oran Park Management Committee. As a sign of the commitment to the HIA recommendations by the developers, the recommendations are a regular item on the agenda of the SPIG.

In March 2011, a further evaluation of the HIA recommendations commenced. A meeting of representatives from Population Health, Camden Council, Heather Nesbitt Planning and Way Forward5 was held to monitor progress and to determine if there was a need for any further actions for each of the recommendations.

3. Recommendations and Evaluation

The following pages describe each of the recommendations, their performance indicators and the assessment as at March 2011. Where relevant, any further actions required to achieve the recommendation are also described.

3.1 Public Transport Recommendations Planned approach to availability of public transport Resources and subsidies to local bus provider for early establishment of bus transport Bus routes facilitate direct connection to Liverpool and Campbelltown Fast tracking of Badgally Road to Campbelltown Station Performance Indicators: Evidence of Busways planning for Oran Park and Turner Road Evidence of subsidies provided by the Ministry of Transport to Busways Evidence of bus routes from Oran Park and Turner Road to Liverpool (via Leppington) Compare current and actual timelines for Badgally Road

Assessment as at March 2011:  Busways provides an hourly bus service from Oran Park to Minto Railway Station (the closest railway station at present). Future plans include school routes, local routes (to Narellan and Camden) and an Express Commuter Service (railway station location may change depending on staging of road network).  Fare box subsidies to encourage the early provision of bus transport are not relevant as Busways has already started servicing Oran Park Town  The Oran Park Town Welcome Kit will include information about bus routes and timetables and links to the Transport 131500 Trip Planner website. Consideration is being given to providing a free bus ticket in the Kit.  Oran Park Town developers have contributed towards the construction of Oran Park Drive Road  Oran Park Town developers have prepared a Smart Travel Plan 2011-2013 to identify specific actions to support sustainable transport use during the early years of the development.

5 Heather Nesbitt Planning and Way Forward have been engaged by the developers to develop the Strategic Social Plan for Oran Park. 6

Further actions:  Need to determine if there is community demand for bus services to Campbelltown and Macarthur  Assistance from Health Promotion Service and the Department of Transport to prepare Smart Travel Plans for individual providers e.g. Oran Park Town Anglican College, schools provided by NSW DET, Chesalon (for staff) etc.

3.2 Active Transport – Walking and Cycling

Recommendations Pedestrian and cycle routes go ahead as planned Healthy by Design and Safer by Design guidelines to be used when developing pedestrian and cycle routes TravelSmart and/or Walk to School programs established for all new schools when they are established Active transport is promoted in new areas Performance Indicators: Evidence of pedestrian and cycle routes when blocks are developed Evidence of use of guidelines in the plans for pedestrian and cycle routes Collaboration between SSWAHS Health Promotion Service, Department of Education & Training and Camden Council Road safety Officer. Programs established for all new schools. Active transport is included in the print promotional material provided by all developers

Assessment as at March 2011:  Mapping of cycle routes includes Camden, Harrington Park, Mount Annan and Oran Park  Oran Park Town Welcome Kit and website will include maps of cycle routes in Oran Park and links to other developments  Local cycling groups have been encouraged to use Oran Park  Healthy by Design and Safer by Design guidelines have been used in detailed design for Shareways.  Camden Council uses guidelines for Developmental Assessment.  Oran Park Community Development Program will undertake collaboration for Walk to School programs when schools start building at the end of 2011  Schools will be located within walking distance of homes  A draft Smart Travel Plan has been developed.

 At Oran Park Town walking and cycling events will be held and promoted, including walking groups and bicycle training days  Bicycle racks have been provided at the parks and Café/Community Meeting space

Future actions:  Assistance from Health Promotion Service and the Department of Transport to prepare Smart Travel Plans for individual providers e.g. Oran Park Town Anglican College, schools provided by NSW DET, Chesalon (for staff) etc.

3.3 Social Connectivity

Recommendations: Ensure that social infrastructure is provided when residents move in Co-location of education and community facilities is encouraged Resources are secured for a Community Development Worker for the promotion of social connectivity Plan for social infrastructure established Study undertaken to address needs of the South West Growth Centre for regional level community, cultural and recreational facilities Performance Indicators: Evidence of interim community facility Social plans detail infrastructure needs Negotiations occur between Camden Council and the education sectors regarding sharing of facilities eg meeting rooms Resources secured and Community Development Workers role established and filled Strategy developed to promote social connectivity including networks, services and cultural development Plan developed that prioritises and stages social infrastructure, based on best available information and population of the precincts Aspects of Oran Park and Turner Road included in Camden Council Social Plan Regional facilities study undertaken and disseminated

Assessment as at March 2011:  Community rooms are available for hire at Oran Park Town Sales and Information Centre and local community groups are being encouraged to use the facilities  Office space has been made available to community organisations working in the sub- region eg Anglicare, Macarthur District Temporary Family Care, Community Links

 A Strategic Social Plan has been developed for Oran Park to promote social connectivity, networks, services and cultural development. Each initiative is being monitored and assessed by the Social Plan Implementation Group.  Policies for room hire and office space are consistent with Camden Council policies  A quarterly collaboration meeting is commencing in April 2011 with Camden Council, the Community Development Program and service providers currently committed to operate in Oran Park Town  A Community Facilitator has been engaged and has commenced work at Oran Park Town  A draft Cultural Plan is also being developed for Oran Park Town which includes cultural development activities, public art policy, cultural organisational development and environmental stewardship.  The Voluntary Planning Agreement to secure social infrastructure for Oran Park is in its final stages of development

Further actions:  The impact and outcomes of the Community Development Program for Oran Park should be evaluated to determine the effectiveness of this program in meeting the needs of residents and in contributing to their health and wellbeing. There is great potential to share the lessons learned with other new developments in relation to the value of community development programs for new communities.  There needs to be a commitment from NSW Planning and the surrounding Councils to undertake a needs analysis and prepare an implementation strategy to ensure delivery of regional level community, cultural and recreational facilities.  The Health Promotion Service and the Community Development Worker to liaise regarding bicycle training and Walk to School initiatives.

3.4 Physical Activity Recommendations: Cycleways, pathways, community and recreational facilities implemented according to plans Support the early establishment of community sporting activities and construction of play areas for recreational and organised sports Playgrounds comply with Australian Standards and are regularly inspected and maintained Surfaces should be well maintained and comply with relevant standards Recreational areas should be safe and secure Physical activity for older people should be promoted Performance Indicators: Evidence of use of guidelines in the plans for pedestrian and cycle routes Facilities provided in a timely manner – when residents move in All playgrounds that are installed comply with Australian Standards Council conducts regular inspections and maintenance of all playgrounds 10

Footpaths and cycleways are wide enough for shared pedestrian/recreational use and disabled access Recreational areas are well lit, have neighbour surveillance and are clear of hidden areas SSWAHS liaises with local providers to promote physical activity for older people

Assessment as at March 2011:  Guidelines have been used by Camden Council and the developers in developing cycleways, pathways, community and recreational facilities  Wayne Gardner Reserve has been developed in Oran Park Town as a community sporting facility. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is currently being developed regarding its use by local sporting organisations and Oran Park Town Anglican College  Playgrounds are still under the control of the developers until they are handed over to Council. Playgrounds are currently being regularly inspected and maintained.  All playgrounds in Oran Park Town meet the current Australian Standards for design and surfaces.  A Security team is currently employed to ensure safety and security of recreational areas.  Adequate lighting has been provided for recreational areas  Chesalon Aged Living Precinct has a community space for older people’s physical activity and the Community Development Program will be working with Chesalon to ensure older people engage in the broader community events and activities

Further actions:  Health Promotion Service to liaise with Community Development Worker and Chesalon regarding provision of physical activity for older people.

3.5 Injury Prevention

Recommendations: Measures to reduce car usage should go ahead as planned Measures to prevent injury should go ahead as planned Sports fields, public parks and playgrounds should meet Australian Standards for design, equipment, installation and maintenance Footpaths should be regularly inspected and maintained, and effectively lit Performance Indicators: Evidence of extensive cycle and pedestrian paths and dwelling being no further than 400m from public transport All pedestrian and cycle tracks are well lit

Traffic calming devices used such as roundabouts and speed humps Public parks are bordered by streets on all sides with houses orientated towards them for casual surveillance Sports fields, public parks and playgrounds meet Australian Standards for design, equipment, installation and maintenance Regular inspection and maintenance program established for footpaths Footpaths are effectively lit

Assessment as at March 2011:  Oran Park Town Welcome Kit contains information to encourage sustainable transport use eg promotion of bus routes and cycle ways, information on car pooling  Camden Council Traffic Committee have assessed and approved traffic calming plans as part of their regular assessment process  Oran Park Town developers have ensured that parks and playgrounds meet current Australian Standards. Camden Council will continue this role when the parks and playgrounds are handed over.  No further actions required

3.6 Food Access Recommendations: Opportunities are sought to establish and promote food growing areas within the precinct Retail centres should include fresh food outlets A Healthy Food Policy should be developed for Camden LGA Performance Indicators: Initiatives developed including school and community gardens Accessibility to fresh food and vegetables for residents – considers fast food outlet density, access, cost and availability SSWAHS and Camden Council collaborate to develop a Healthy Food Policy. Evidence in other Camden Council policies eg Healthy Events

Assessment as at March 2011:  Oran Park Town residents can use Camden Town Farm, an initiative of Camden Council  Woolworths will open in 2014, and speciality stores including healthy food outlets will follow  Developers are investigating options to facilitate access to local convenience shopping prior to 2014  Community Development Program includes activities/events on fresh food home gardening, school kitchen gardens etc  Camden Council has a Healthy Food at Council Events Policy

Further actions: The developers will investigate further initiatives to establish and promote food growing areas within Oran Park Town. Examples may include events on establishing vegetable gardens or farmers’ markets. Camden Council and the Health Promotion Service will work together to develop a Healthy Food Policy for Camden LGA.

4. Summary

The planners and developers for Oran Park – Camden Council, Greenfields Development Company and Landcom – have shown commitment to the development of a healthy urban environment for the new residents, workers and communities of Oran Park. They have developed strategies and policies to address most of the HIA recommendations that are relevant to them.

This commitment is evident by the inclusion of the HIA recommendations as a regular agenda item for the Social Planning Implementation Group and by the number and scope of actions already undertaken that have been reported in this document.

Early in the development process, the developers engaged Heather Nesbitt Planning and BBC Consultant Planners to commence the development of a Strategic Social Plan for Oran Park. This Strategic Social Plan addresses many of the HIA recommendations. Heather Nesbitt Planning and Way Forward were then engaged to implement the Strategic Social Plan. The development partners have also formed a Social Planning Implementation Group (SPIG) to implement the Strategic Social Plan. As part of this implementation, Oran Park Town have recently engaged a Community Development Worker, known as the Community Facilitator, to facilitate various recommendations. These positions and structures will be paramount to developing supportive environments for health and wellbeing, community connectivity and cohesion.

This report has outlined several areas that require further action for the relevant HIA recommendation to be fully achieved. These actions will require commitment and support from various agencies such as Population Health (including the Health Promotion Service), Camden Council, NSW Planning as well as the Community Development Program. Coordinated provision of transport and social infrastructure which services the entire South West Growth and Release area needs to be provided to build on the services provided at Oran Park Town.

Population Health should continue to monitor these additional actions and to help facilitate them where appropriate. Oran Park Town and Population Health would like to encourage

13 other developers to implement the HIA recommendations where possible and both agencies would welcome the opportunity to participate in and support this process.

This report will be distributed to those involved in the original Health Impact Assessment for Oran Park & Turner Road. The report will also be sent to the major stakeholders who have been listed in the “further actions” sections for each recommendation to initiate discussions regarding those further actions.

Appendix 1: Monitoring and Evaluation Plan – Oran Park/Turner Road Health Impact Assessment

This monitoring and evaluation plan will be subject to regular review and some of the performance indicators, responsibilities, sources of data and timeframes will change according to the status of implementation of the plans for the Oran Park and Turner Road precincts. The first review period will be in 12 months from the starting date of this plan. This may also be subject to change (depending on the status of the precinct development) and will be determined by the Evaluation Steering Committee at 12 months.

If and when a negative finding is allocated to any of the recommendations, this will serve as a trigger to the Steering Committee for a review of this recommendation or necessary action to be taken to address the negative finding.

Recommendation Performance indicator(s) Stakeholders Data source(s) Timeframe (Responsibility for evaluation) 1.1 Planned approach to Evidence of Busways planning for Oran Busways Phone call to Busways Measure now and then availability of public transport Park & Turner Road (Chair, Steering at 12 month review Committee) 1.2 Resources and subsidies to Evidence of subsidies provided by the Ministry of Transport Phone call to Busways Measure now and then local bus provider for early Ministry of Transport to Busways (Chair, Steering at 12 month review establishment of bus Committee) transport 1.3 Bus routes facilitate direct Evidence of bus routes from Oran Park Ministry of Phone call to Busways & Measure now and then connection to Liverpool & Turner Road to Liverpool (via Transport/Busways Ministry of Transport at 12 month review Leppington) (Chair, Steering When Leppington Town Committee) Centre is developed 1.3 Fast tracking of Badgally Compare current and actual timelines RTA, Campbelltown Phone call to Campbelltown Measure timeframe Road to Campbelltown Station for Badgally Road Council Council – Roads section between now and when road is finished

2.1 Pedestrian and cycle Evidence of pedestrian and cycle Developers Physical environment audit 1. After blocks are routes go ahead as planned routes when blocks are developed (Evaluation team) developed 2. When people move in 2.2 Healthy by design and Evidence of use of guidelines in the Developers Physical environment audit When pedestrian and

Recommendation Performance indicator(s) Stakeholders Data source(s) Timeframe (Responsibility for evaluation) Safer by design guidelines plans for pedestrian and cycle routes (Evaluation team) and feedback from Camden cycle routes established used when developing Council staff pedestrian and cycle routes 2.3 TravelSmart and/or Walk Collaboration between SSWAHS SSWAHS Health Review of SSWAHS Health When schools to School programs for all new Health Promotion Service, Department Promotion Service Promotion business plans established schools when they are of Education & Training and Camden (Evaluation team) established Council Road Safety Officer Programs established for all new schools

2.4 Active transport is Active transport is included in the print Developers Review printed promotional When available promoted in new areas promotional material provided by all (Evaluation team) material developers

3.1 Social infrastructure is Evidence of interim community facility Review Social Plan for Oran provided when residents Social plans detail infrastructure Park/Turner Road move in needs6,

3.2 Co-location of education Negotiations occur between Camden and community facilities is Council and the education sectors encouraged regarding sharing of facilities eg meeting rooms7 3.3 Resources are secured for Resources secured Developers a Community Development Community Development Worker role (Evaluation team)

6 Developers for Oran Park are Landcom & Greenfield Development Corporation, Mirvac and McIntosh family, for Turner Road are DARTWEST, Marist Brothers, Paynter Dixon and Rugby League Club 7 DET feedback on the draft recommendations supported the concept of co-location of education and community facilities. DET has a policy on the Community use of School facilities. DET supports the concept that new schools often become the focal point in a new community, as they provide a meeting place, sporting and community activity often before other major infrastructure is in place.

Recommendation Performance indicator(s) Stakeholders Data source(s) Timeframe (Responsibility for evaluation) Worker for the promotion of established and filled social connectivity Strategy developed to promote social connectivity including networks, services and cultural development 3.4 Plan for social Plan developed that prioritises and Developers Review developers plans Mid-2009 infrastructure established stages social infrastructure, based on Camden Council and next iteration of best available information and (Evaluation team) Camden Council Social Plan population of the precincts Review OP/TR Social Plan Aspects of Oran Park and Turner Road included in Camden Council Social Plan 3.5 Study undertaken to Study undertaken and disseminated Growth Centres (for review in 12 months) address needs of the South Commission and local West Growth Centre for councils (Camden, regional level community, Campbelltown and cultural and recreational Liverpool) facilities

4.1 Cycleways, pathways, Evidence of use of guidelines in the Developers Physical environment audit 1. When facilities community and recreational plans for pedestrian and cycle routes (Evaluation team) provided facilities implemented Facilities provided in a timely manner 2. When residents move according to plans – when residents move in in 4.2 Support for the early Evidence of support Camden Council – Review OP/TR Social Plan (review in 12 months) establishment of community construction sporting activities and CD worker - activities construction of play areas for recreational and organized sports 4.3 Playgrounds comply with All playgrounds that are installed Camden Council – Phone call regarding (review in 12 months) Australian Standards and are comply with Australian Standards Recreation Officer and compliance Camden Council regularly inspected and Council conducts regular inspections Assets Branch

Recommendation Performance indicator(s) Stakeholders Data source(s) Timeframe (Responsibility for evaluation) maintained and maintenance of all playgrounds (Evaluation team) 4.4 Surfaces should be well Footpaths and cycleways are wide maintained and comply with enough for shared relevant standards pedestrian/recreational use and disabled access 4.5 Safety and security of Recreational areas are well lit, have (Evaluation team) Safer by Design audit When facilities recreational areas neighbour surveillance and are clear of established hidden areas 4.6 Physical activity for older SSWAHS liaises with local providers to SSWAHS Health Phone call to Health (review in 12 months) people is promoted promote physical activity for older Promotion Service Promotion Service people (eg Active Over 50s) Review of SSWAHS Health Promotion business plans

5.1 Measures to reduce car Evidence of extensive cycle and Developers Physical environment audit When facilities usage should go ahead as pedestrian paths and dwellings being (Evaluation team)9 against plans established planned no further than 400m from public GPS/GIS audit? transport Data regarding car usage All pedestrian and cycle tracks are well from RTA road traffic lit counts or Transport Data Centre 5.1 Measures to prevent All pedestrian and cycle tracks are well Developers Physical environment audit When facilities injury should go ahead as lit Traffic calming devices used such as (Evaluation team) against plans established planned roundabouts and speed humps Public parks are bordered by streets on all sides with houses orientated towards them for casual surveillance

9 Potential sources of data include Household Travel Survey (Transport Data Centre at Ministry of Transport); Road traffic counts (RTA) and proposed SSWAHS phone survey. RTA advice is that they regular road traffic counts, with 2 permanent sites on Camden Valley Way which count 24 hours 7 days a week every year

Recommendation Performance indicator(s) Stakeholders Data source(s) Timeframe (Responsibility for evaluation) 5.2 Safety of sports fields, Sports fields, public parks and Camden Council – Phone call regarding When facilities public parks and playgrounds playgrounds meet Australian Recreation Officer & compliance to Camden established Standards for design, equipment, Assets Branch Council installation and maintenance (Evaluation team) 5.3 Safety of footpaths Regular inspection and maintenance program established for footpaths Footpaths are effectively lit

6.1 Opportunities to establish Initiatives developed including school Community Physical environment audit (review in 12 months) and promote food growing and community gardens Development Worker Discussion with CD worker areas within the precinct (Evaluation team) 6.2 Fresh food outlets Accessibility of fresh fruit and SSWAHS Health Mapping of food outlets – (review in 12 months) provided in retail centres vegetables for residents Promotion Service fresh and fast foods and - fast food outlet density (Evaluation team) distance to public transport, - access schools and residential - cost areas - availability Healthy Food Basket Surveys Number of supermarkets 6.3 Healthy Food Policy for SSWAHS and Camden Council SSWAHS Health Review of Camden Council (review in 12 months) Camden LGA collaborate to develop the policy Promotion Service & Policies Evidence in other Camden Council Camden Council – policies (eg Healthy Events) Sustainability Team